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Calcium - Coggle Diagram
Calcium
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REFERENCE INTAKE
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pregnancy and lactation - 1,200mg
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BIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS
- aids formation of strong bones and teeth. bones regenerate through constant absorption and deposition of calcium
- assists blood clotting necessary if an injury causes damage to blood vessels
- aids normal muscle contraction
EFFECTS OF DEFICIENCY
- increased risk of bone diseases, such as rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis, and tooth decay
- slow blood clotting of ruptured blood vessels which can cause haemorrhaging
muscles fail to relax after contraction which can cause muscle spasms, cramps and convulsions