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What is the recommended daily amount of calcium?
The recommended daily calcium intake is:
Age or life stageRecommended calcium intake
1-3 years 500 mg/day
4-8 years 800 mg/day
9-18 years 1,300 mg/day
19-50 years 1,000 mg/day
Older than 50 years 1,200 mg/day
Women over 65 years or older than 51 who don't take estrogen replacement therapy may need more calcium.
1,500 mg/day
Pregnant or nursing women need the same as other women their age. 1,000-1,200 mg/day
Most people do not get enough calcium through diet alone. You need to eat 3 to 4 servings per day of foods high in calcium to get the recommended daily amount.
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