Brain Tweezers – Bone matters December 21, 2015 by PA News This month, we’re talking about calcium and helping customers improve their bone health. 1. A customer’s doctor has recommend they take a daily calcium supplement, but they can’t remember the exact brand they were told to buy. What should you ask? Are you lactose intolerant? Do you take other medication? If so, which? Have you been in the sun recently? How much milk do you drink? 2. Aside from calcium, what is another important nutrient patients lacking in calcium need? Vitamin D Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C 3. What is an average serving of calcium rich foods? 300mg-400mg 400mg-500mg 100mg-200mg 200mg-300mg 4. The customer lets you know that they take esomeprazole (medication for stomach acid) and they don’t tend to see a lot of sun. What can you recommend? 10 glasses of full cream milk per day. A supplement with calcium carbonate. A supplement with calcium citrate. A trip to Hawaii to catch some rays. 5. What is the recommend daily intake of elemental calcium for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman? 3000mg 500mg 1000mg 2500mg Loading … Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin
