Can two servings of Milk and Alternatives provide sufficient calcium for adults 19-50 years of age?
Yes. Although Milk and Alternatives are good sources of calcium, foods other than those in the Milk and Alternatives group also contribute to the calcium content of the diet. The food intake pattern (amount and type of food) recommended in the 2007 Food Guide was carefully developed to meet nutrient needs and contribute to reduced risk of chronic disease development. The Dietary Reference Intakes nutrient standards and assessment methods were used in the development of the food intake pattern. The median calcium content of the recommended food intake pattern approximates the Adequate Intake (AI) for calcium for all age and gender groups. In addition to the calcium found in Milk and Alternatives, the contribution of foods from the other food groups to the calcium content of the diet were taken into account when evaluating the nutrient content of the food intake pattern. Calcium sources can be found throughout the four food groups. The contribution of the different food groups to the cal
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