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How much calcium do children need to keep their bones strong?

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Kids 1 to 3 years old need 700 mg of calcium a day (2–3 servings). Kids 4 to 8 years old need 1,000 mg of calcium a day (2–3 servings). Kids and teens 9 to 18 years old need 1,300 mg of calcium a day (4 servings).

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Children who get enough calcium start their adult lives with the strongest bones possible.

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