What's the Recommended Amount of Calcium Most Adults Should Have Each Day?

ByABC News via logo
February 10, 2012, 3:47 PM

Feb. 14, 2012— -- Strong bones need calcium! Do you know the amount of calcium recommended on a daily basis?
1000mg is the daily value for calcium and the amount represented on the Nutrition Facts panel on foods and beverages.
Growing and maintaining healthy and strong bones is important for people of all ages. In order to do so you'll need to strive to get the recommended amount of calcium on a daily basis Calcium, an essential mineral, is important for proper muscle and nerve function and other body processes. It is vital to consume the daily recommended amount of calcium, particularly during adolescence and young adulthood, because by around the age of 30 you will reach your maximum bone mineral density.
Unfortunately, the body cannot produce calcium, so you must receive your daily amount through food or supplements. Some beneficial food sources of calcium include: