In the UK, 42% of women don't get enough calcium.*
Actually Calcium is really important. It is the most abundant mineral in the human body, and approximately
1 kg of calcium is present in the adult skeleton. 99% of this calcium contributes to the strength of bones and teeth.
Our bodies cannot produce calcium so we need to get it through our diet.
How much calcium do I need?
Age
UK Daily RNI1 (mg/d)
Ireland Daily RDA2 (mg/d)
Adults (18+) years
700
800
Pregnant women
700
12003
Breast feeding women
1250
12004
1Reference Nutrient Intake 2Recommended Dietary Allowances (Food Safety Authority of Ireland) 3Second half of pregnancy 4First six months of pregnancy
How do I get calcium in my diet?
You need to consume foods containing calcium!
Dairy products generally contain a significant quantity of calcium and are the main contributors of calcium to our diets. However, other foods are also good sources of calcium.
Below are some examples of food which contain calcium: