1. Calcium Solutions

2. Calcium Science Calcium Existing Science Emerging Evidence
Healthy Bones
Nerve, muscle, heart function
Calcium
Weight Management
Blood Clotting
Healthy Teeth

3. Calcium Intake and Kids

4. Inadequate Calcium Intake by Age+
84%
74%
63%
47%
% Below AI*
39%
9-12 yr olds are the most deficient age demographic of children
*AI = Adequate Intake level as set by the National Academy of Sciences: 1-3 yrs = 500mg, 4-8 yrs = 800mg, 9-18yrs = 1300mg

5. Inadequate Calcium Intake by Ethnicity+
74% 80
69%
63%
62%
61% 70 60
% Below AI 50 40 30 20 10
White
Black
Total
Hispanic
Other
(Non-Hispanic)
(Non-Hispanic)
Blacks are the most deficient ethnic demographic of children

6. Inadequate Calcium Intake by Gender+
69%
63%
% Below AI
58%
Females are the more deficient gender demographic of children

7. Highly Calcium Deficient Demographics++
58% of 2-5 yr old black+ boys
50% of 6-8 yr old white+ boys
59% 6-8 yr old black+ girls
84% of 9-12 yr olds
88% of black+ and white+ girls
74% of yr olds
87% of Hispanic girls
93% of black+ girls
+ Non-Hispanic

8. Important Food Sources of Calcium
Calcium-fortified cereals
Yogurt+
Calcium-fortified orange juice
Soybeans, cooked
Cheese+
Sardines+
Collard, cooked+
Milk (Whole, 2%, 1%, Skim)
Turnip greens, cooked
+Indicates an excellent source

9. General Mills’ Calcium Solutions in Yogurt
#1 Yogurt Brand
1.5 Protein Equivalent
#1 Kid Yogurt
1 Protein Equivalent
Yogurt in Tube
0.5 Protein Equivalent
#1 8oz Brand
2 Protein Equivalent
#1 Yogurt Smoothie

10. Additional Health Benefits of Yogurt
Protein
Essential for growth, repair and maintenance of tissues
Potassium
Helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance and cell integrity
Riboflavin
Promotes healthy skin, eyes and clear vision
Phosphorus
Important for bone development
Vitamin A (fortified)
Helps maintain normal vision and immune system
Vitamin D (fortified)
Helps the body absorb and use calcium
Live and active cultures
Help digest lactose, making foods that contain them, like yogurt, easier for the lactose intolerant to digest

11. General Mills’ Calcium Solutions in Cereal

12. Additional Health Benefits of Cereal
Children, aged 4-12, who frequently eat cereal are more likely to have a healthy body weight than those who eat cereal infrequently1
Children who frequently eat cereal obtain fewer of their calories from fat, eat less cholesterol and consume more dietary fiber1
Ready-to-eat cereals are a top source of key nutrients in children's diets2
#1 source of Vit A, folic acid and iron
#2 source of fiber
#3 source of zinc and magnesium
Children who frequently eat cereal have higher intakes of several essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron and folic acid1

13. Thank you!

14. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH LITERACY
REFERENCE SOURCE:
BELL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION
GENERAL MILLS
PRESENTATION PERMITTED FOR INDIVIDUAL
CLASSROOM USE