Daily Calcium And Vitamin D Requirements For Children For Healthy Bones And Teeth

Only a few foods contain vitamin D naturally such as salmon, sardines, canned light tuna, and eggs. Fortified foods provide a dietary source of vitamin D and include milk, some cereals, breads, and fruit juices. Finally, multi-vitamins contain 400 IUs of vitamin D although amounts may vary depending on the brand.

 

The chart below indicates daily intake of calcium and vitamin D:

 

Age	Calcium per day	Vitamin D per day
0-6 months	210 mg	400 IUs*
6-12 months	270 mg	400 IUs*
1-3 years old	500 mg	200 IUs
4-8 years old	800 mg	200 IUs
9-18 years old	1300 mg	200 IUs
19-50 years old	1000 mg	200 IUs
50+	1200 mg	200 IUs