Getting enough calcium is important throughout life. Most of us need about 800 milligrams of calcium daily, the equivalent of two to three servings of calcium-rich food. Post-menopausal women and men over age 65, also have a high need at 1200 to 1500 milligrams of calcium daily, to minimize bone loss. Dairy foods are a rich source of calcium. One cup of milk or yogurt supplies about 300 milligrams of calcium.
Many products are now fortified with calcium.
Read product labels to determine if and how much a product is fortified. When things don't go well, we often blame the chairperson for being disorganized, but we can play a role too. Right now is a chance for each of us to take charge a little more to make our meetings more effective. I think most of us have attended meetings chaired by a person we like, but who just can't seem to get things organized. Here are some ideas .