Don't like dairy? Nutrition In Mind's dietitian + nutritionist breaks down non-dairy foods that contain calcium and how much you need to eat to make sure you get enough to stay healthy.
Calcium recommended daily intakes by age and gender:
Children
Boys and girls 9-11 years: 1000mg/day
Boys and girls 12-18 years: 1300mg/day
Adults
Men 19-70 years: 1000mg/day
Men 70+ years: 1300mg/day
Women 19-50 years: 1000mg/day
Woman 50+ years: 1300mg/day
Calcium fortified plant milks
If using a calcium fortified plant milk, you must ensure it has added calcium to make it count os one of your calcium serves. Most organic brands do not add calcium to their milks, so these should not be considered as an adequate source of calcium.
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