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  1. Calcium

    If you don’t have enough calcium in your diet, your bones will eventually become weak and brittle.

  2. Dairy and dairy alternatives

    Dairy products (and dairy alternatives) are packed with calcium, protein and lots of other essential nutrients.

  3. Breastfeeding and your diet

    Breastfeeding women need to eat regularly and include a wide variety of healthy foods in their diet.

  4. Osteoporosis

    A healthy, calcium-rich diet and regular physical activity throughout life can help prevent osteoporosis.

  5. Vitamins and minerals

    Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes.

  6. Parathyroid glands

    The parathyroid glands make hormones that regulate calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood.

  7. Milk

    Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium.

  8. Food and your life stages

    The nutritional requirements of the human body change as we move through different life stages.

  9. Nutrition for women

    Your healthy diet will need to meet your unique physical needs, fit with your lifestyle, and reduce your risk of disease.

  10. Pregnancy and diet

    Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy.

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