2007
DOI: 10.2188/jea.17.45
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Calcium Intake Pattern among Japanese Women across Five Stages of Health Behavior Change

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“…In contrast, much of the world's population has a calcium intake <500 mg/day (10) , e.g. the intake in Japan is 400–500 mg/day due to a diet of mainly soybean, small fish with bone and vegetables (19) . The calcium intake is even lower in other Asian countries and in Africa.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In contrast, much of the world's population has a calcium intake <500 mg/day (10) , e.g. the intake in Japan is 400–500 mg/day due to a diet of mainly soybean, small fish with bone and vegetables (19) . The calcium intake is even lower in other Asian countries and in Africa.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Calcium is an essential nutrient for critical biological functions, such as nerve conduction, muscle contraction and structural support of the skeleton. Studies show that, among Japanese women, plants and fish contributed 46.7% of total dietary calcium, whereas 32.4% was derived from milk. Japanese people are accustomed to traditional dishes, such as fish, especially small fish eaten with soft and edible bones, like sardines and smelts.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…In Asia, 50–100% of the population is lactose intolerant [155] and thus may be at risk for calcium inadequacy. Apart from supplements, fish can be a good source of calcium [156] , and a higher fish intake results in a higher BMD [157] , [158] . Fatty sea fish is especially a good source of vitamin D and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid which are beneficial for bone health.…”
Section: Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%