Table 1 Dietary Reference Intakes of calcium
Life Stage Group | Estimated Average Requirements (mg/day) | Recommended Dietary Allowance (mg/day) | Upper Level Intake (mg/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
Infants 0-6 months | 200 | 200 | 1000 |
Infants 6-12months | 260 | 260 | 1500 |
1-3 years | 500 | 700 | 2500 |
4-8 years | 800 | 1000 | 3000 |
9-13 years | 1100 | 1300 | 4000 |
14-18 years | 1100 | 1300 | 4000 |
19-30 years | 800 | 1000 | 4000 |
31-50 years | 800 | 1000 | 4000 |
51-70 years | 800 | 1000 | 4000 |
51-70 year old female | 1000 | 1200 | 4000 |
71+ year old | 1000 | 1200 | 4000 |
14-18 year old pregnant/lactating | 1100 | 1300 | 4000 |
19-50 year old pregnant//lactating | 800 | 1000 | 4000 |