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Show .6 SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday December 3, 1986 - Page 12 Salina auction Calcium and good health by Holly Tatnall Home Economist When children are young, parents often tell them to drink their milk so they grow up to big and strong. It is important that parents follow their own advice in the case of calcium. As people age, especially women, their bones become more porous and brittle if there is not sufficient calcium in their diet. a disease Osteoporosis, prevalent in small-boneCaucasian and Oriental d women, occurs when there is a loss of calcium in the skeleton. Osteoporosis affects one out of every four women over the age of 65 and the complications that occur with it make the disease the twelfth leading cause of death in the United States today. Taking a calcium supplement is not the most beneficial way to prevent calcium deficiency. Because the utilization of calcium relys on interactions with other nutrients, a calcium supplement may not provide as much of the mineral as listed on the label. However, if consuming dietary calcium is difficult for some individuals, there are supplements avail Salable at auction on Novem- able. The best choice is Calcium carbonate, which contains 40 percent calcium. Continued use of supplements can interfere with iron absorption and increase stomach acidity. It is best to avoid bone meal and dolomite supplements because they might contain lead. The best resource of calcium diet. Adults is a well-balance- d require 800 milligrams of calcium per day to insure healthy bones. This equals two servings per day from the milk group and an adequate intake of foods from the other three major food groups. Other sources of calcium are broccoli, sardines and salmon with the bones, and turnip, mustard or dandelion greens. Using nonfat dry milk in preparing foods such as meat loaf, soups or casseroles can provide the benefits of calcium to the whole family without supplying unnecessary calories. Healthy bones are important to people of all ages. Condiet, suming a based on food choices from each of the four food groups, and exercise will help prevent the crippling effects of well-balance- I n Pvt. George L. Rice has I suc- cessfully completed basic training and infantry training school with the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Rice will continue training one weekend each month at Ft. Douglas in Salt Lake City as a member of the Reserves. Rice has been called to serve an LDS mission in Los Angeles area (Spanish speaking) and will leave in February. ber 28 were 437 compared to 1,725 last week and 451 last year. Fair attendance. Good demand. Feeder steers $1 to $2 higher. Feeder heifers firm to $1 higher. Slaughter cows 50$ to $1 higher. Slaughter bulls steady. Supply about 60 percent feeder cattle. Feeder steers: medium and large frame: 250 to 400 pounds $70 to $78; 800 to 900 pounds $58 to $61. Feeder heifers: medium and large frame: 300 to 400 pounds $56 to $61.50; 800 to 990 pounds $51 to $54. Commercial $33.50 to $37.50. Slaughter bulls. Yield Grade 1, 1120 to 1700 pounds $41 to $44.50. Yield Grade 2 and bulls for further feeding 1030 to 1630 pounds $38 to $40. Ten years ago, scientists found a of tgjpeviously unknown species shark with an enormous, glowing mouth that apparently lures krill, says National Geographic World. I Slaughter cows: High Cutter and Boning Utility $31.50 to $36.50. Breaking Utility and EM American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIFE Treat Yourself Order The San Juan Record TODAY! d The massive artillery batteries that defended Corregidor are being illegally dismantled and sold for scrap, says National Geographic. SHOCKS AND STRUTS ARE ON SALE NAPAGAS-CHARGE- D Buy 3 Get One FREE! Now At A NAPA Dealer Near You. Like vour pick of four yrt-a- f Shoik & Strut deals from NAPA All four with lifetime limited warranties Drop tn your PA dealer soon SUBSCRIPTION RATES San Juan County Outside County (USA) Name Address City , State, Zip $9.00 $1o!()0 |