Hot off the Press- New Dietary intake Levels for Calcium and Vitamin D

From the Press- The Institute of Medicine and American Dietetic Association:

 

New Dietary Intake Levels Established for Calcium and Vitamin D

 

 

November 29 -- The majority of Americans and Canadians are getting enough vitamin D and calcium to meet their needs, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Most U.S. and Canadian residents up to age 70 need no more than 600 international units, or IUs, of vitamin D per day to maintain health; those 71 and older may need as much as 800 IUs. The daily amount of calcium needed ranges from 700 to 1,300 milligrams based on age.

 

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Go on and Add it in daily; here's how...

Sources of Calcium:

• Tofu (calcium fortified)
• Soy milk (calcium fortified)
• Green leafy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, brussels sprouts, mustard greens, kale)
• Chinese cabbage or bok choy
• Beans/legumes
• Tortillas
• Sardines/salmon with edible bones
• Shrimp
• Orange juice (calcium fortified)
• Pizza
• Bread
• Nuts/almonds
• Dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese, yogurt)

 Sources of Vitamin D:

• Salmon
• Sardines
• Shrimp
• Milk
• Cod
• Eggs
• Some Yogurts