Dear Dr. Donohue: I am 53 and have osteoporosis. My doctor said to take 1,200 mg of “elemental” calcium a day. I’m confused about the meaning of elemental. I take calcium citrate,… ...

Women are often told to ingest 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day but food labels list calcium only as "percent daily value," U.S. experts said.

Don't judge flavored milk and milk drinks by their packaging. Instead, check a few key points on the nutrition label. Spokeswomen for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and the Center for ...

Got Calcium? Food Labels Confuse Consumers, Study Shows Date: October 5, 2007 Source: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Summary: Current food labeling leads to under-consumption of calcium ...

Current food labeling leads to under-consumption of calcium, according to this study. Those who were taught how to translate the information consumed more. Researchers believe the same is true for ...