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CALCIUM ABSORPTION IN CHILDREN ON A DIET LOW IN FAT

CALCIUM ABSORPTION IN CHILDREN ON A DIET LOW IN FAT One of the conclusions reached as a result of the extensive study of calcium metabolism made in this laboratory1 was that young children have the best absorption of calcium when their intake of fat is at least 3.0 gm. for each kilogram, and when the amount of calcium in the diet is in the proportion of 0.03 to 0.05 gm. of calcium oxid for each gram of fat. In a recent article on the fat requirement of children,2 we have referred again to the importance of this ratio between the fat intake and the calcium metabolism. In an attempt to establish definitely the relation of the fat intake to the calcium absorption, we have recently carried out a series of metabolism experiments on normal children. Seven healthy children, between 2 and 6 years of age, were observed. The calcium metabolism was determined while they were taking a modification http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American journal of diseases of children American Medical Association

CALCIUM ABSORPTION IN CHILDREN ON A DIET LOW IN FAT

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1923 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0096-8994
eISSN
1538-3628
DOI
10.1001/archpedi.1923.01920030064007
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Abstract

One of the conclusions reached as a result of the extensive study of calcium metabolism made in this laboratory1 was that young children have the best absorption of calcium when their intake of fat is at least 3.0 gm. for each kilogram, and when the amount of calcium in the diet is in the proportion of 0.03 to 0.05 gm. of calcium oxid for each gram of fat. In a recent article on the fat requirement of children,2 we have referred again to the importance of this ratio between the fat intake and the calcium metabolism. In an attempt to establish definitely the relation of the fat intake to the calcium absorption, we have recently carried out a series of metabolism experiments on normal children. Seven healthy children, between 2 and 6 years of age, were observed. The calcium metabolism was determined while they were taking a modification

Journal

American journal of diseases of childrenAmerican Medical Association

Published: Mar 1, 1923

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