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- Parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.
- Rickets
Rickets is a preventable childhood bone disease caused by a lack of vitamin D.
- Cereals and wholegrain foods
Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
- Hughes syndrome
Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.
- Nuts and seeds
Nuts are a healthy food and a good source of protein and healthy fats.
- Carbohydrates and the glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) can be a useful tool to control blood sugar levels.
- Osteoporosis
A healthy, calcium-rich diet and regular physical activity throughout life can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes.
- Iron and iron deficiency
About iron and iron deficiency - symptoms, stages, causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, who is at risk, daily intake, food sources and supplements.