Infants, Children & Young Adults
Daily Calcium Intake
0-6 Months
400 mg
6-12 Months
600 mg
1-10 Years
800 mg
11-24 Years
1200-1500 mg
Adult Women
25-49 Years
1000 mg
50-65 Years, taking estrogen
1000 mg
50-65 Years, not taking estrogen
1500 mg
65+ Years
1500 mg
Adult Men
25-64 Years
1000 mg
65+ Years
1500 mg
An 8-year old child requires 800 mg of calcium daily, from a combination of food, milk and supplements if necessary. Drinking three glasses of milk each day would provide that amount. Adults require 1000-1500 mg of calcium per day. For instance, to stay healthy and continue to support strong bones, a 45-year old woman would need 1000 mg of calcium daily - while a 65-year old woman would need to increase that to 1500 mg on a daily basis.
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