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El calcio y la vitamina D: importantes a todo edad

Printed 11/2005

Esta guía contiene información acerca de la importancia del calcio y la vitamina D para mantener los huesos saludables. Describe el papel del calcio, el consumo recomendado, suplementos y los alimentos que contienen cantidades adecuadas de calcio. Además, provee información acerca de las 3 maneras que una persona puede obtener vitamina D y el papel de este. También contiene información acerca de la prevención de la osteoporosis.

This guide contains information about the importance of calcium and Vitamin D in maintaining healthy bones. It describes the role of calcium, recommended intake, supplements, and foods that contain adequate amounts of calcium. It provides information about the role of Vitamin D and the 3 ways a person can obtain it. There is also information about osteoporosis prevention.

Length: 5 pp.

Intended Audience:

  • General public
  • For medical & health professionals to share with patients

Quantity that can be ordered: up to 0

This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.

Size: 8 1/2 x 11

Language: Spanish


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