The RDI of calcium for women over 19 years old is about 1,000 mg per day. For women in menopause, 1,500 mg are recommended daily.
So do you get enough? In order to answer that question, you need to know how much calcium is in the foods you eat.
Dairy products are a great source of calcium, but they're not the only source. Here's a list so you can figure out just how much calcium you get in a day. If you find that you aren't getting nearly enough, try to add some high-calcium foods into your diet. You can also think about taking calcium supplements.
