Calcium Recommendations
Seventy-seven percent of Americans don’t even know how much calcium their body needs.¹ According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies, you need the following intake of calcium daily:
| Age | Recommended Adequate Intake (AI) |
|---|---|
| 14–18 | 1,300 mg/day |
| 19–50 | 1,000 mg/day |
| 51+ | 1,200 mg/day |
Sources of Calcium
From milk to salmon to soybeans, check out the top food sources for calcium.
Calcium Calculator
More than 88% of women and 63% of men do not consume the recommended intake for calcium.² Are you getting enough? See how much calcium is in your diet with our interactive Calcium Calculator.
The Benefits of Calcium
Did you know that calcium isn’t just for bones? Learn more about the role that calcium plays in your body.
1. Harris Interactive, February 2006.
2. Moshfegh, A. et al 2005 What We Eat in America, NHANES 2001–2002: Usual Nutrient Intake from Food Compared to Dietary Reference Intakes. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
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