Starting around age nine, young people need almost twice as much calcium as younger kids.
| Calcium Needs by Age: |
|
= 300 mg |
|
Birth - 6 Months |
|
210 mg |
|
6 to 12 Months |
|
270 mg |
|
1 to 3 Years |
|
500 mg |
|
4 to 8 Years |
|
800 mg |
|
9 to 18 Years |
|
1,300 mg |
|
19-50 years |
|
1,000 mg |
|
Adult 51 years and more |
|
1,300 mg |
|
|
Milk can be substituted with other milk products like butter milk, curds, paneer (home cheese). Prefer toned or semi-toned or skimmed milk to full cream milk.
Remember, excess of tea and coffee impedes calcium absorption into the body. Don't include the milk in the tea and coffee to calculate your calcium intake. Restrict the intake of tea and coffee to enhance bone health. |
