Parents are very often extremely surprised when they realise how much calcium their children need on a daily basis. Calcium is essential to the development of strong bones and teeth, and since bones in children are continuously growing and developing calcium becomes an crucial mineral for children.   Children require different amounts of calcium at different ages, birth to six months requires 210 mg/day, 6 to 12 months 270 mg/day, one to three years 500 mg/day, four to eight years 800 mg/day and nine to18 years 1,300 mg. During adolescence bones grow rapidly and teenagers in to get the proper amounts of calcium during this time to help prevent loss of bone density later in their lives. Loss of bone density starts quiet early on. Once people reach young adult hood our bones begin to lose density and this will continue to occur as we age.

Calcium also plays an important role in muscle contraction, transmitting messages through the nerves, and the release of hormones. If people aren't getting enough calcium in their diet, the body takes calcium from the bones to ensure normal cell function, which can lead to weakened bones. Children who get the required amount of calcium will go into adulthood with the strongest bones possible.


  1. Dairy products: Low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, and cottage cheese are good sources of calcium.
  2. Veggies: i broccoli and dark green, leafy vegetables especially collard and turnip greens, kale, and bok choy.
  3. Soy foods. Turn to calcium-fortified soy milk, soy yogurt, and cooked soybean products
  6. Canned fish. You're in luck if you like sardines and canned salmon with bones.



  • Put some cheddar in omelets.
  • Pack a yogurt in your children’s lunch.
  • Add white beans to soups.
  • Add a slice of cheese to sandwiches.
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  • Create mini-pizzas topped pizza sauce and low-fat mozzarella or soy cheese.
  • Your children (and you) are never too old to enjoy a glass of ice-cold milk with a couple of cookies or graham crackers


For varies reasons however some children do not get enough calcium through their diet, this could be due to dietary restrictions or allergies etc. It then becomes necessary for parents to look into getting a daily calcium supplement for their child. However when you are choosing a calcium supplement for your children ensure that you choose one that has a high source of elemental calcium as there are a lot of supplements that do not contain high amounts of calcium. Kids can also get calcium from nondairy foods, such as salmon, tofu, collard greens, etc., and many calcium fortified foods, including many varieties of bread, orange juice, and cereals.

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