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Table 3 Daily Calcium Intake Reference (adapted from the Institute of Medicine 2010)

From: Assessment and clinical management of bone disease in adults with eating disorders: a review

Age

Estimated Average Requirement of Calcium (mg/day)

Recommended Dietary Allowance of Calcium (mg/day)

Upper Level Intake of Calcium (mg/day)

14–18 years old

1100

1300

3000

19–30 years old

800

1000

2500

31–50 years old

800

1000

2500

51–70 year old males

800

1000

2000

51–70 year old females

1000

1200

2000