Guest guest Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hello Angie, You had been looking for alternative sources of calcium. You might be interested in this CBS news story I found on Google from Monday. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/07/health/webmd/main678579.sht ml Calcium From Veggies An 8-ounce glass of dairy contains about 300 milligrams of calcium. But if dairy isn't your thing, you can get your calcium from vegetables. These vegetables have the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk: • 1½ cups of cooked kale • 2¾ cups of cooked broccoli • 8 cups of cooked spinach How Much Calcium Do You Need? The amount of calcium you need is based on your age. Calcium requirements are especially high in older people due to the increased risk of the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis. However, research suggests that building bones at an early age and keeping them strong is vital to having strong bones as you age. Recommended Calcium Intake Age / Calcium (mg/day) 0 to 6 months: 210 7 to 12 months: 270 1 to 3 years: 500 4 to 8 years: 800 9 to 13 years: 1300 14 to 18 years: 1000 19 to 50 years: 1000 51+ years: 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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