The use of calcium and vitamin D in the management of osteoporosis

Figures & data

Table 1 Recommended dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D. Adapted with permission from Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board (1997)

Age (years)	Calcium (mg/day)	Vitamin D (IU/day)
4–8	800	200
9–13	1300	200
14–18	1300	200
19–30	1000	200
31–50	1000	200
51–70	1200	400
≥70	1200	600

Table 2 Percentage of elemental calcium in common calcium salts. Adapted with permission from Weisman (2005)

Calcium salt	Elemental calcium (%)
Carbonate	40
Tricalcium phosphate	38
Citrate	21
Lactate	13
Gluconate	9

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