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1. • • As a general rule of thumb, children and adults need three portions of dairy (or calcium-fortified alternatives) per day to meet calcium needs. Portion sizes get bigger with age. Below is a table showing portion sizes per age. Choose three to five age appropriate portions per day to meet calcium requirements.
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   How can kids get enough calcium?

   • Try these tips to make sure kids and teens get enough calcium: Make parfaits with layers of plain yogurt, fruit, and whole-grain cereal. Make smoothies with fresh fruit and low-fat milk or calcium-fortified soy or almond milk. Add fresh fruit or unsweetened apple butter to cottage cheese or yogurt.

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   How much calcium do kids need a day?

   • Kids need more calcium as they get older to support their growing bones: Kids 1 to 3 years old need 700 mg of calcium a day (2–3 servings). Kids 4 to 8 years old need 1,000 mg of calcium a day (2–3 servings). Kids and teens 9 to 18 years old need 1,300 mg of calcium a day (4 servings). How Can I Help My Child Get Enough Calcium?

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   What if my child is not getting enough calcium?

   • If you are concerned your child is not meeting their daily requirement please ask your Dietitian or GP for advice. Age appropriate calcium supplements are available from chemists, pharmacies and supermarkets. Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.

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   For more information about how to meet your requirements see our Vitamin D fact sheet. Calcium supplements. It is best to get enough calcium from food. If you are unable to meet your daily requirements from food alone, you can take supplements to top up your intake.

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   How much calcium do I need? Adults aged 19 to 64 and over need 700mg of calcium a day. You should be able to get all the calcium you need from your daily diet. What happens if I take too much calcium? Taking high doses of calcium (more than 1,500mg a day) could lead to stomach pain and diarrhoea.

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   How to introduce more calcium into my child’s diet? • Aim for 2 - 3 portions of dairy foods or dairy alternatives per day. • Start the day with cereal or Ready Brek® made with milk or a milk alternative.

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   May 3, 2024 · The correct dose for children aged more than 1 year is 10 micrograms (or 400 IU) per day. The correct dose for children younger than 1 year is 8.5 to 10 micrograms per day.

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   Try these tips to make sure kids and teens get enough calcium: Make parfaits with layers of plain yogurt, fruit, and whole-grain cereal. Make smoothies with fresh fruit and low-fat milk or calcium-fortified soy or almond milk. Add fresh fruit or unsweetened apple butter to cottage cheese or yogurt.

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   May 7, 2024 · Calcium is essential for growing strong bones, this leaflet gives information and guidance for the right amount of calcium in your child's diet.

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    tofu and calcium-fortified bread are good options to include as your main sources of calcium. It is important to check that the products you are buying contain added calcium as many organic products, for example, are not fortified. Without added calcium, these foods and drinks do not have a noticeable amount of calcium.