In the 'Symptoms - Food - Intake' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about level of dark leafy green consumption:
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Approximately how much dark leafy green vegetable or broccoli do you eat? A serving is about the size of a tennis ball, or half a cup (125ml).
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"Don't know" |
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"None / less than one serving per week" |
No dark leafy greens consumption |
A risk factor |
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"Less than one serving per day" |
Low dark leafy greens consumption |
A risk factor |
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"1-3 servings per day" |
Some dark leafy greens consumption |
A risk factor |
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"3 or more servings per day" |
High dark leafy greens consumption |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Calcium Requirement |
Those aged 19 through 50 who are not getting at least 1000mg of calcium per day through low oxalate greens, fortified foods such as orange juice, soy milk or dairy products probably have a calcium requirement. |
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GLOSSARY
Calcium
The body's most abundant mineral. Its primary function is to help build and maintain bones and teeth. The body also needs calcium to carry nerve signals, keep the heart functioning, contract muscles, clot blood and maintain healthy skin. Calcium helps control blood acid-alkaline balance, plays a role in cell division, muscle growth and iron utilization, activates certain enzymes, and helps transport nutrients through cell membranes. Calcium also forms a cellular cement called ground substance that helps hold cells and tissues together.
Cup (Cups)
A unit of volume measurement equal to 8 fluid oz, or roughly 250ml. It also equals 1/2 pint, 1/4 quart and 1/16 gallon.
Milligram (mg, Milligrams)
0.001 or a thousandth of a gram.
Milliliter (mL)
0.001 or one thousandth of a liter.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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