How much calcium should a child age 9 to 18 consume each day?
From 9 up to age 18, requirements for calcium are 1300 mg each day. From age 19 to 49, a person requires 1000 mg of calcium per day. By consuming the maximum number of servings from the milk and alternatives food group on Canada’s Food Guide, i.e., 4 servings each day for 9 to 18-year-olds, a youngster can adequately meet his/her calcium needs. Back to the top.
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