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Are you concerned about how much calcium you get on a daily basis?

A recent study suggested that an alarming 80% of women do not get enough calcium.  Do you think you are getting enough calcium on a daily basis?  Do you feel well educated on the importance of calcium for your health?

Please tell us what you think.  We want to know!

Yes (71.8%)

No (28.2%)

Are you concerned about how much calcium you get on a daily basis?
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  • bikergirl76 By bikergirl76
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    yes very much, my daily diet includes yogurt with lunch and dinner and milk. which makes up for the daily requirement of calcium for the body.

  • steffyt By steffyt
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I am always concerned about my calcium intake. I am not a milk drinker and tend to dsilike most dairy products. I have learned to eat non-dairy foods high in calcium and take supplements.

  • pumpkinita By pumpkinita
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    yes. i think all women are concerned about their calcium level since osteoporosis is a very common occurrence with women of older age. women who do not consume enough calcium in their diet tend to have a higher tendency to get osteoporosis so i try to have as much as i need everyday both in my meals and supplements.

  • cacklesforall By cacklesforall
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I am not concerned, because I know I'm getting more than enough calcium on a daily basis. Not just from dairy products, but also from leafy green vegetables (which many people don't realize are a great source of extra calcium). I am not "afraid" to eat yogurt, drink milk, or have cheese on a sandwich. In addition, I get extra calcium each day from a vitamin supplement.

  • patmom4 By patmom4
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    Not only the calcium level, but weight bearing exercise is important to maintain strong bones!

  • TidyClean16 By TidyClean16
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I have to Agree too ~ Calcium is a Big concern for me because I already have osteopenia. I try to eat right and also take supplements to make up for any extra that I might also need on a daily basis.

  • TsukinoHime By TsukinoHime
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I was raised not eating or drinking a lot of dairy so I think i am more at risk for calcium deficiency. I try to take calcium supplements regularly and drink milk!

  • adapie By adapie
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I know it is important to receive enough calcium in my diet; however, I'm not very good at taking my supplements.

  • KWBOICE By KWBOICE
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I worry about it a lot. I drink milk maybe once a month (with cookies) and don't eat much of the other dairy products. I do try to eat green leafy veggies but I still feel that I am not getting enough. Both my parents suffer from bone issues and I am afraid if I don't make more of an effort in getting calcium I will end up the same way..

  • trymic3480 By trymic3480
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I drink milk on a regular bases. My family which is four of us go thru about five gallons a week. We all love milk.