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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > nutrition > diet > dietary supplements > dietary calcium
Preferred Term:

dietary calcium

Definition:
Calcium compounds used as food supplements or in food to supply the body with calcium. Dietary calcium is needed during growth for bone development and for maintenance of skeletal integrity later in life to prevent osteoporosis.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
dietary supplements
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • calcium supplements (dietary)
  • dietary calcium supplements
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/334864
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