Calcium
Do you know that drinking 4 cups of milk (1 litre) a day fully covers your daily calcium need (based on adult's need)?
Recommended daily intake: 1200mg
- 200mg (0-6 months old)
- 260mg (7-12 months old)
- 700mg (1-3 years old)
- 1000mg (4-8 years old)
- 1300mg (9-13 years old)
- 1300mg (14-18 years old)
- 1000mg (19-50 years old)
- 1000mg for men (51-70 years old)
- 1200mg for women (51-70 years old)
- 1200mg for adults (71 years old & above)
- 1000mg for pregnant women
- 1000mg for breast-feeding women
Builds strong bones, teeth, nerves, heart, muscles, develop heart rhythm & blood clotting.
References:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/69/2
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/
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