Calcium from Other Foods Milk isn't the only way for tweens and teens to get the calcium they need every day. Lots of calcium-rich foods are available to help them get the 1,300 mg of calcium they need every day. Experts report that the best way to get calcium is by eating calcium-rich foods. But for people who have lactose intolerance or who don’t eat dairy products, foods with calcium added are also an option. Check the ingredient list for added calcium in: Tofu (with added calcium sulfate) Calcium-fortified orange juice Soy beverages with added calcium Calcium-fortified cereals or breads
Calcium supplements are also an alternative way to get calcium for children and adults who don’t or can’t have milk or milk products.
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