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	•	Learn More on Calcium
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For more information on calcium and building strong bones, visit these Web sites.

2004 Bone Health and Osteoporosis, A Report of the Surgeon General:
Report
The first report on Bone Health from the Surgeon General, this 2004 report provides insightful information on the importance of bone health, as well as the most up-to-date calcium, osteoporosis, and bone health facts and figures.

American Dietetic Association (ADA)*
Offers nutrition news, tips, and resources on healthy eating.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Bone Health Campaign
Describes the components of the National Bone Health Campaign, discusses bone health and osteoporosis topics, answers common questions, and provides additional resources.

Food and Drug Administration
Bone Builders: Support Your Bones with Healthy Habits
Information on ways to build strong bones, girls' calcium intake, and the importance of a balanced diet.

Guidance on How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels
A step-by-step explanation on reading food labels.

Medline Plus
This site provides information for all ages about calcium, including overviews of calcium and osteoporosis, and links to other applicable Web sites.

KidsHealth for Parents
Nutrition and Fitness*
Doctor-approved information on calcium and other nutrients, food labels, and more.

National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development
Milk Matters
Information on calcium from a nationwide campaign dedicated to increasing its consumption among America's children and teens.

Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
An online booklet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about healthy eating.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Information Center
An extensive Web site about food and nutrition with links to numerous other sites about healthy eating.

Food Guide Pyramid
Tool to help you learn about healthy eating and a balanced diet.

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	Powerful Bones Toolbox
	Print bone-healthy grocery list.
	Learn which foods have calcium.
	Recipes

	Calcium Q & A
	Why is calcium important for girls?
	How much calcium do girls need?
	Can my daughter get too much calcium?

	Calcium: Good for Her Bones
	Learn how you can help your daughter become bone-healthy.

	Learn More on Calcium
	Quick tips on reading food labels.
	What do girls really think about calcium?

*Links to non-Federal organizations are provided solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any organization by the Office on Women's Health or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The Office on Women's Health is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at this link.