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Recommended Calcium Intake1

Age (Male and Female) 0-6 months 210 mg/day 7-12 months 270 mg/day 1-3 years 500 mg/day 4-8 years 800 mg/day 9-18 years 1300 mg/day 19-50 years 1000 mg/day Over 50 years 1200 mg/day
1 People with osteoporosis may need more calcium and vitamin D. Check with your doctor
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