Is Your Body in a Calcium Crisis? - Big Y® World Class Market®

Recent studies show that teens aren’t getting the right amount of calcium for their growing bodies. In fact, only three out of 10 kids between the ages of 12 and 19 are getting the recommended 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day (equivalent to four servings of dairy foods). If you are one of those teens low on calcium intake, then your body could be in a real calcium crisis! And if you figure that you’ll just make up for your calcium deficiency by consuming more when you become an adult, think again – nearly half of all the bones in your body are formed while you’re a teenager. Not getting enough calcium now puts you at risk for brittle or easily broken bones and even osteoporosis later in life. Don’t let this happen to you! Here are some ways to stock up on your daily amount of calcium:

THE BASICS
Milk (all types)	1 cup	300
Yogurt (low-fat)	1 cup	345-415
Ice cream	1/2 cup	88
Cheese (all types)	1 ounce	175-275

OTHER CALCIUM-PACKED FOODS
Calcium-fortified orange juice	1 cup	300
Pudding snacks	1/2 cup	150
Oranges	1	92
Leafy, green vegetables (such as broccoli)	1/2 cup	45
Almonds	1/2 cup	188
Dried figs	3	80
Hummus	1/2 cup	47-61
Calcium-fortified Tofu	1/2 cup	434

Fruit Pizza
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt	1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Assortment of fresh fruit (such as bananas, peaches, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple and strawberries), sliced Shredded coconut (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. CRUST In a large bowl, mix together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg. Add the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt and stir until just blended. Press dough onto an ungreased pizza pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool. FILLING In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until light and smooth. Spread on crust. Arrange desired fruit on top of filling, sprinkle with shredded coconut (if desired) and chill. QUICK TIP For a quick crust, use one package of ready made sugar cookie dough. Serves 10.