Calcium

Calcium & Vitamin D intake in childhood and adolescence is very important to help prevent future osteoporosis.

Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium

0-6 months 6-12 months 1-8 years 9-18 years >18 years

400 mg 600 mg 800 mg 1200 mg 800 mg

Dietary Sources of Calcium

milk, 1 cup o.j. with calcium, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 oz american cheese, 1 oz cottage cheese, 1 cup instant farina, 1 cup ice milk, 1/2 cup ice cream, 1/2 cup almonds, 3 1/2 oz sardines, canned (5 small fish) salmon, 4 oz broccoli, 1 cup sunflower seeds (3 1/2 oz) chickpeas, 1/2 cup baked beans, 1/2 cup orange, 1 large Total cereal, 1 bowl

300 mg 300 mg 295 mg 205 mg 175 mg 100 mg 100 mg 140 mg 75 mg 255 mg 250 mg 300 mg 130 mg 120 mg 100 mg 65 mg 95 mg 200 mg

The recommended daily dose of Vitamin D is 400 IU/day. There is approximately 100 IU of Vitamin D in a glass of milk.

For children greater than 4 years of age, we recommend the following:

Viactiv soft chews – 500 mg of calcium with 200 IU of Vitamin D

Caltrate 600 + Vitamin D – 600 mg of calcium with 400 IU of Vitamin D

Oscal 500 + extra Vitamin D (chewable) – 500 mg of calcium with 400 IU of Vitamin D

Oscal 500 + D caplets – 500 mg of calcium with 200 IU of Vitamin D

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