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The role of calcium in military nutrition
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E Yousefi   , S Zareiy |
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Abstract: (12278 Views) |
| Calcium is an essential mineral with different vital actions. It is the
main constituent of bones and teeth and also plays a mjor role in
neural conduction, muscle contraction, control of heart rate,
coagulation, energy production, endocrine function, and finally,
immune function.
There is solid evidence to support the beneficial effects of calcium
intake on behavioral performrmance of soldiers. Calcium deficiency
in soldiers is usually due to inadequate dietry intake or excessive
loss in urine or sweat, strenuous exercise can make up for this
dietry inadequacy by increasing the bone mass however, weight
loss may decrease bone mass in soldiers. Studies about the role of
calcium in preventing fractures in soldiers are under way.
It seems that the stress caused by military training increases
calcium needs in soldiers, whereas the increase in bone mass,
resulting from exercise, may itself make up for this increased need.
The institute of medicine recommends the adequate intake (AI) and
Military Dietry Reference Intakes (MDRI) to be 1000mg/day for men
and women during military training and 750-1000mg/day during
military operations. |
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| Keywords: Calcium, Military, Behavioral performrmance |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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