Annual feedback is an effective tool for a sustained increase in calcium intake among older women

KM Sanders; AL Stuart; MA Kotowicz; GC Nicholson

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Annual feedback is an effective tool for a sustained increase in calcium intake among older women

KM Sanders, AL Stuart, MA Kotowicz, GC Nicholson

Nutrients | MDPI AG | Published : 2010

DOI: 10.3390/nu2091018

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Abstract

We aimed to optimize calcium intake among the 2,000+ older women taking part in the Vital D study. Calcium supplementation was not included in the study protocol. Our hypothesis was that annual feedback of calcium intake and informing women of strategies to improve calcium intake can lead to a sustained increase in the proportion of women who consume adequate levels of the mineral. Calcium intake was assessed on an annual basis using a validated short food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Supplemental calcium intake was added to the dietary estimate. Participants and their nominated doctor were sent a letter that the participant's estimated daily calcium intake was adequate or inadequate based..

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Funding Acknowledgements

The study was supported by project grant No. 251682 from the National Health and Medical Research Council and by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.