Institute of Medicines RDA on Calcium and Vitamin D
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Ages 1-3 daily calcium intake |
700 milligrams (mgs) calcium (Ca) per day |
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Ages 4-8 |
1,000 mgs of Ca a day |
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Adolescents |
1.500 mgs of Ca a day |
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Women 19-50 |
1,000 mgs of Ca a day |
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Men up to the age of 70 |
1,000 mgs of Ca a day |
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Women 51 and older |
1,200 mgs of Ca a day |
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Men over 71 |
1,200 mgs of Ca a day |
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Ages 1-71 daily D intake |
600 IU's of D a day |
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Adults over 71 |
800 IU's of D a day |
I hope this information helps to educate the reader on this medical disorder of osteomalacia and you're able to prevent or treat this nutrient deficiency. Keep in mind, that if you do have this disorder, you may need to supplement with more than what the IOM recommends depending on your vitamin D and calcium testing scores, which will determine your personal needs.
Sources:
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1. Mayo Clinic, By Mayo Clinic Staff on Osteomalacia and Rickets
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteomalacia/DS00935
2. PubMed Health: Osteomalacia August 31, 2010
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001414/
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