How much Calcium do we need ?

Calcium is vital for good bone health. It is one of two nutrients singled out by the Federal Government as constituting a sufficiently severe deficiency to warrant national attention. Let's look at some numbers: 30% of 1-5 year olds do not get enough calcium. 70% of teen boys and 90% of teen girls fall short of calcium recommendations. 90% of bone mass is established by age 17. Reduced milk consumption during critical bone building yrs is putting kids at risk for osteoporosis.

The average adult needs about 1000mg of Calcium and 200IU of Vitamin D per day.
One cup of fortified milk provides 302mg of Calcium and 50IU of Vitamin D.