higher intakes of calcium and vitamin D are being proposed
December 1997
Higher intakes of calcium and vitamin D are being proposed...to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
These new recommendations will be called "Dietary Reference Intakes" (DRIs)...and will be adopted by both the U.S. and Canada.
The two governments are working to harmonize their dietary recommendations for calcium and other nutrients.
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