How do I convert calcium information on food labels from % Daily Value to milligrams calcium?
Simply replace the % sign with a zero. For example, if a food contains 10% DV for calcium, this is about 100 milligrams of calcium per serving. The recommended daily value (DV) for calcium used as the basis for nutrition labeling is 1,000 milligrams per day. Choose Foods with Calcium Calcium-filled dairy foods can be enjoyed at every meal. And if keeping tabs on calories and fat has you cutting back on dairy foods, try the many lower fat and fat free varieties of cheese, yogurt and other milk products Remember too, that nondairy foods can deliver calcium. For example, tofu, dark-green leafy vegetables (kale, mustard greens, turnip greens), almonds and tortillas (made from lime-processed corn). Sensible Ideas for Lactose-Sensitive People: • Eat smaller servings of dairy products with a meal, rather than on an empty stomach. • Choose fermented milk products, such as yogurt, which contain live and active cultures that break down lactose. • Choose aged natural cheeses, such as cheddar and
