Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake

Calcium intake remains inadequate in many low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa and South Asia, where average intakes can be below 400 mg/day. Given the vital role of calcium in bone health, metabolism, and cell signaling, countries with low calcium intake may want to consider food-...

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Main Authors: Bourassa, Megan W., Abrams, Steven A., Belizán, José M., Boy, Erick, Cormick, Gabriela, Quijano, Carolina Diaz, Gibson, Sarah, Gomes, Filomena, Hofmeyr, G. Justus
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141251
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author Bourassa, Megan W.
Abrams, Steven A.
Belizán, José M.
Boy, Erick
Cormick, Gabriela
Quijano, Carolina Diaz
Gibson, Sarah
Gomes, Filomena
Hofmeyr, G. Justus
author_browse Abrams, Steven A.
Belizán, José M.
Bourassa, Megan W.
Boy, Erick
Cormick, Gabriela
Gibson, Sarah
Gomes, Filomena
Hofmeyr, G. Justus
Quijano, Carolina Diaz
author_facet Bourassa, Megan W.
Abrams, Steven A.
Belizán, José M.
Boy, Erick
Cormick, Gabriela
Quijano, Carolina Diaz
Gibson, Sarah
Gomes, Filomena
Hofmeyr, G. Justus
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description Calcium intake remains inadequate in many low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa and South Asia, where average intakes can be below 400 mg/day. Given the vital role of calcium in bone health, metabolism, and cell signaling, countries with low calcium intake may want to consider food-based approaches to improve calcium consumption and bioavailability within their population. This is especially true for those with low calcium intake who would benefit the most, including pregnant women (by reducing the risk of preeclampsia) and children (by reducing calcium-deficiency rickets). Specifically, some animal-source foods that are naturally high in bioavailable calcium and plant foods that can contribute to calcium intake could be promoted either through policies or educational materials. Some food processing techniques can improve the calcium content in food or increase calcium bioavailability. Staple-food fortification with calcium can also be a cost-effective method to increase intake with minimal behavior change required. Lastly, biofortification is currently being investigated to improve calcium content, either through genetic screening and breeding of high-calcium varieties or through the application of calcium-rich fertilizers. These mechanisms can be used alone or in combination based on the local context to improve calcium intake within a population.
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spelling CGSpace1412512025-10-26T13:01:17Z Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake Bourassa, Megan W. Abrams, Steven A. Belizán, José M. Boy, Erick Cormick, Gabriela Quijano, Carolina Diaz Gibson, Sarah Gomes, Filomena Hofmeyr, G. Justus calcium biofortification trace element deficiencies nutrition policies nutrition trace elements children food fortification bioavailability women Calcium intake remains inadequate in many low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa and South Asia, where average intakes can be below 400 mg/day. Given the vital role of calcium in bone health, metabolism, and cell signaling, countries with low calcium intake may want to consider food-based approaches to improve calcium consumption and bioavailability within their population. This is especially true for those with low calcium intake who would benefit the most, including pregnant women (by reducing the risk of preeclampsia) and children (by reducing calcium-deficiency rickets). Specifically, some animal-source foods that are naturally high in bioavailable calcium and plant foods that can contribute to calcium intake could be promoted either through policies or educational materials. Some food processing techniques can improve the calcium content in food or increase calcium bioavailability. Staple-food fortification with calcium can also be a cost-effective method to increase intake with minimal behavior change required. Lastly, biofortification is currently being investigated to improve calcium content, either through genetic screening and breeding of high-calcium varieties or through the application of calcium-rich fertilizers. These mechanisms can be used alone or in combination based on the local context to improve calcium intake within a population. 2022-05 2024-04-12T13:37:33Z 2024-04-12T13:37:33Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141251 en Open Access Wiley Bourassa, Megan W.; Abrams, Steven A.; Belizán, José M.; Boy, Erick; Cormick, Gabriela; Quijano, Carolina Diaz; Gibson, Sarah; Gomes, Filomena; Hofmeyr, G. Justus; et al. 2022. Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1511(1): 40-58. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.14743
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biofortification
trace element deficiencies
nutrition policies
nutrition
trace elements
children
food fortification
bioavailability
women
Bourassa, Megan W.
Abrams, Steven A.
Belizán, José M.
Boy, Erick
Cormick, Gabriela
Quijano, Carolina Diaz
Gibson, Sarah
Gomes, Filomena
Hofmeyr, G. Justus
Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
title Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
title_full Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
title_fullStr Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
title_full_unstemmed Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
title_short Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
title_sort interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake
topic calcium
biofortification
trace element deficiencies
nutrition policies
nutrition
trace elements
children
food fortification
bioavailability
women
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141251
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