How can dietary calcium intake be accurately assessed?
The major bioavailable sources are dairy products and calcium-fortified fruit drinks. The following approximate calcium contents should be assigned for dairy product intake:
| Milk/Yogurt | 300 mg/cup |
| Cheese | 300 mg/oz |
| Fruit juice with calcium | 300 mg/cup |
In addition to calcium from dairy, add another 300 mg for the general nondairy diet for a reasonable estimate of total daily dietary calcium intake.
