To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review the relationship between calcium intake, bone mass, and osteoporosis, determine how many Americans consume too little calcium, develop optimal calcium intake levels, and amend, as appropriate and based on such review, the standard of identity for enriched flour used in the manufacture of bread, cereal, and other grain products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the addition of calcium.
Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act of 1994 - Mandates review of: (1) the relationship between dietary calcium intake, bone mineral density, and the onset of osteoporosis; and (2) the recommended daily allowances for calcium. Requires development of optimum daily intake levels and, as appropriate, a proposed amendment to the standard of identity for enriched flour for the fortification of bread, cereal, and other grain products.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E738)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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