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The Nutritional Needs of Vegan Children

Are met by Plant-based Foods!

CALCIUM

a.. How much calcium is needed? The RDA is set at 800 - 1200 mg. per day,

depending on the age and sex of the child. Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood

sixth edition. states Attempts to establish recommended intakes of calcium have

caused considerable controversy. Populations [that] have adapted to intakes of

200 to 400 mg/day without adverse effects have been identified [1]

a.. How much of the calcium in cows milk is absorbable? According to

Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood sixth edition less than 1/3 of the calcium

in cows milk is absorbable [25 - 30%]. At least two-thirds of the calcium in

cows milk is not utilized. [1] While cows milk does contain significant amounts

of calcium, the majority of the available calcium is not absorbable. [This is

one reason that RDA figures for calcium intake are set at three to four times

the estimated required accretion rate for this nutrient.]

a.. Non-dairy sources of calcium include flax seeds*, sesame seeds [and

tahini]*, almonds*, brazil nuts*, hazelnuts*, pecans, pistachios*, walnuts,

kale*, chard, broccoli*, collards*, turnip greens*, chinese cabbage, parsley,

oranges, figs*, apricots, raisins, okra, carob flour*, black turtle beans*,

garbanzo beans, great northern beans*, kidney beans*, navy beans*, amaranth*,

oats, quinoa & blackstrap molasses. [Nuts, seeds, grains, beans & dark greens].

NOTE: Soaking and/or sprouting nuts, seeds, grains & beans breaks down the

phytates which can bind up a portion of the available calcium, magnesium, iron

and zinc. Soaking also breaks down the enzyme inhibitors to allow for better,

easier digestion overall. *items followed by (*) contain 100 mg or more of

calcium per 3 & 1/2 oz. serving.

o Avoid excess calcium loss by limiting salty foods, avoiding protein

from animal sources, avoiding caffeine, & keeping children away from smoking.

[2]

o Promote bone building through exercise, getting adequate sunshine and

eating calcium-rich plant based foods [2] like those listed above.

For more information on calcium: www.strongbones.org or www.pcrm.org

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I meant to say that obviously not all sources of calcium are SCD compliant, but

I forwarded this article to show that you don't need milk to get calcium.

was Frustrated & Poopy!/now calcium

The Nutritional Needs of Vegan Children

Are met by Plant-based Foods!

CALCIUM

a.. How much calcium is needed? The RDA is set at 800 - 1200 mg. per day,

depending on the age and sex of the child. Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood

sixth edition. states Attempts to establish recommended intakes of calcium have

caused considerable controversy. Populations [that] have adapted to intakes of

200 to 400 mg/day without adverse effects have been identified [1]

a.. How much of the calcium in cows milk is absorbable? According to Nutrition

in Infancy and Childhood sixth edition less than 1/3 of the calcium in cows milk

is absorbable [25 - 30%]. At least two-thirds of the calcium in cows milk is not

utilized. [1] While cows milk does contain significant amounts of calcium, the

majority of the available calcium is not absorbable. [This is one reason that

RDA figures for calcium intake are set at three to four times the estimated

required accretion rate for this nutrient.]

a.. Non-dairy sources of calcium include flax seeds*, sesame seeds [and

tahini]*, almonds*, brazil nuts*, hazelnuts*, pecans, pistachios*, walnuts,

kale*, chard, broccoli*, collards*, turnip greens*, chinese cabbage, parsley,

oranges, figs*, apricots, raisins, okra, carob flour*, black turtle beans*,

garbanzo beans, great northern beans*, kidney beans*, navy beans*, amaranth*,

oats, quinoa & blackstrap molasses. [Nuts, seeds, grains, beans & dark greens].

NOTE: Soaking and/or sprouting nuts, seeds, grains & beans breaks down the

phytates which can bind up a portion of the available calcium, magnesium, iron

and zinc. Soaking also breaks down the enzyme inhibitors to allow for better,

easier digestion overall. *items followed by (*) contain 100 mg or more of

calcium per 3 & 1/2 oz. serving.

o Avoid excess calcium loss by limiting salty foods, avoiding protein from

animal sources, avoiding caffeine, & keeping children away from smoking. [2]

o Promote bone building through exercise, getting adequate sunshine and eating

calcium-rich plant based foods [2] like those listed above.

For more information on calcium: www.strongbones.org or www.pcrm.org