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Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
In addition to being a pediatric dietitian, I am the mother of two adolescent athletes. One of my kids is lactose intolerant (his body has trouble digesting lactose, a sugar in milk), while the other has recently decreased his milk intake. I know that vitamin D deficiency among some of our adults and kids is on the rise. Here are a few reasons why I should be concerned:
Kids 4-8 years | 1,000 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D |
Kids 9-18 years | 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D |
Food Sources | Serving Size | Calcium (mg) | Vitamin D (IU) |
Dairy Products | |||
Milk - whole, 2%, nonfat | 8oz. | 300 | 100 |
Yogurt, plain or fruit-fortified with vitamin D | 8oz. | 250-450 | 100 |
Other Fortified Beverages and Foods | |||
Calcium fortified soy or rice milk | 8oz. | 300-350 | 100 |
Calcium fortified orange juice | 8oz. | 300 | 140 |
Fortified cereals | 1 cup | 100-1000 | Variable |
The Office of Dietary Supplements website provides a comprehensive list of foods containing vitamin D and calcium.
Written by: Lauren Furuta, MOE, RD, Clinical Nutrition, Children’s Hospital Colorado. To find out more about nutrition tips, read our sports nutrition articles, or schedule an appointment at 720-777-6600. We are happy to consult with parents or referring providers before a patient is seen at Children’s Colorado.