A Collection of Notes about the Components of SWMM 4 and 5
| Age Group | Calcium Needs | Milk to Provide Most of Calcium* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 8 years | 500 - 800 mg | 2 to 3 cups |
| 9 - 18 years | 1300 mg | 4 cups |
| 19 - 50 years | 1000 mg | 3 cups or more |
| Women, 51+ (with **HRT) and Men, 51+ | 1200 mg | 3 to 4 cups |
| Women, 51+ (without **HRT) | 1500 mg | 4 cups or more |
| Pregnant or Breastfeeding | 1200 mg | 3 to 4 cups |
| *1 cup (8 ounces) of Milk contains about 300 mg of Calcium. The above amounts of milk will not provide all the calcium needed, but there are other foods that can help meet calcium needs. **HRT = Hormone Replacement Therapy |
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