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Dietitians Association of Australia.
Nutrient Reference Values – Australia & NZ.
Osteoporosis Australia.
National Healthy Bones Week.
References used for this fact sheet
- Calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis – a guide for consumers 2006, 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, 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, National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Government. More information here.
- Wark, J D & Nowson, C 2003, ‘Calcium supplementation – the bare bones’, in Australian Prescriber, vol. 26, pp. 126–127. More information here.
- Statement on calcium supplements and heart disease August 2010, Osteoporosis Australia. More information here.
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