Recommended Calcium Intake

Life Stage Recommended Amount:
Birth to 6 months 200 mg
Infants 7-12 months 260 mg
Children 1-3 years 700 mg
Children 4-8 years 1,000 mg
Children 9-13 years 1,300 mg
Teens 14-18 years 1,300 mg
Adults 19-50 years 1,000 mg
Adult men 51-70 years 1,000 mg
Adult women 51-70 years 1,200 mg
Adults 71 years and older 1,200 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding teens 1,300 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding adults 1,000 mg

* It is recommended to take 800 IU of vitamin D along with calcium to enhance its intestinal absorption.

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