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References used for this fact sheet
- Calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis – A guide for consumers (2006) [online], Osteoporosis Australia, in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS) with funding from the Australian Government. More information here.
- Calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis – A guide for GPs (2006) [online], Osteoporosis Australia, in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS) with funding from the Australian Government. More information here.
- Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand including Recommended Dietary Intakes (2006) [online], National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Government. More information here.
- Dietary guidelines for all Australians [online], National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Commonwealth of Australia. More information here.
- Wark, J. D. & Nowson, C. (2003), ‘Calcium supplementation – the bare bones’ [online], in Australian Prescriber, vol. 26, pp. 126–7. More information here.
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