Free Calcium Needs Calculator
Determine your recommended daily calcium intake based on age, with guidance on meeting your target through diet.
years
servings
Recommended Calcium
1,000 mg/day
Calcium from Dairy600 mg
Remaining to Fill400 mg
Recommended Calcium vs Age
Calcium Requirements by Age
Calcium is critical for bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction.
RDA Table
One serving of dairy provides roughly 300 mg of calcium.
Example Calculation
A 35-year-old who consumes 2 dairy servings per day.
- 01RDA for age 19-50 = 1,000 mg
- 02Calcium from 2 dairy servings = 2 x 300 = 600 mg
- 03Remaining gap = 1,000 - 600 = 400 mg
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