U.S. Calcium Dietary Reference Intakes, 1997

Group Adequate Intake (mg/day)

Infants
Birth - 6 months 210
6 months - 1 year 270

Children
1 - 5 years 500
4 - 8 years 800

Adolescents
9 - 18 years 1,300

Adults
19 - 50 years 1,000
Over 50 years 1,200

Pregnant and Lactation (no extra needed)
14 - 18 years 1,300
19 and over 1,000





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