Recommended daily intake of calcium
| POPULATION | RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE OF CALCIUM PER DAY, mg | TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OF CALCIUM PER DAY, mg |
|---|---|---|
| Infants, mo | ||
| • 0–6 | 200 | 1000 |
| • 7–12 | 260 | 1500 |
| Children, y | ||
| • 1–3 | 700 | 2500 |
| • 4–8 | 1000 | 2500 |
| • 9–18 | 1300 | 3000 |
| Adults, y | ||
| • 19–50 | 1000 | 2500 |
| • Men 51–70 | 1000 | 2000 |
| • Women 51–70 | 1200 | 2000 |
| • > 70 | 1200 | 2000 |
| Pregnant and lactating women, y | ||
| • 14–18 | 1300 | 3000 |
| • 19–50 | 1000 | 2500 |
Data from Health Canada.28