calcium: are you getting enough?

We need it for our bones and teeth. We need it to
prevent osteoporosis - a condition currently affecting one in every 4 women over age 65. Yet still many people fall short in meeting their daily requirement for calcium. Adults should aim for close to 1000 mg per day of calcium. Milk, cheese and yogurt supply approximately 250 mg of calcium per serving and are considered well absorbed. There are new calcium-fortified foods on the market such as orange juice and even candy. Check the label for the calcium content. Use this table of other calcium sources to see how your intake adds up.