Question

We all know that calcium gives us strong teeth and bones, but it also plays a vital role in an athlete's performance.

Joe is lactose intolerant. How can he still obtain adequate calcium in his diet? Give specific examples to answer the question.

Lillie is a strict vegan. How can she still obtain adequate calcium in her diet? Give specific examples to answer the question.

Would you suggest that either or both athletes above take a supplement? Yes or No, Why?

Answer 1

If Joe is an athlete and lactose intolerant then he can still obtain adequate calcium from many food like canned salmon with bones, sardines, calcium-set tofu and calcium fortified milk substitute.

For Lillie as she's a vegan then good sources would be calcium fortified soy milk, calcium set tofu, bok choy, soya beans and soynuts are adequate sources of calcium.

I don't think so that both athlete require supplements because if they eat above mentioned diet in adequate amount they can get enough calcium in their diet.