How much calcium does a child need per day?

Daily calcium needs rise with age: about 700mg for ages 1–3, 1000mg for 4–8, and 1300mg for ages 9–18, based on the USDA Dietary Reference Intakes (RDA). Use the calculator above to see your child's target.

Is drinkable yogurt a good source of calcium for kids?

Yes. Dairy is one of the best calcium sources, and drinkable yogurt is an easy, no-spoon way to add it — one 7 oz YoguRico has about 260 mg of calcium plus protein and live probiotics.

How much calcium is in YoguRico?

A 7 oz YoguRico drinkable yogurt has about 260 mg of calcium — roughly a quarter of a young child's daily needs.

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See how much calcium your child needs each day by age — and how a drinkable yogurt helps build strong bones.

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4 × 7 oz YoguRico ≈ a full day's calcium

One 7 oz YoguRico provides about 260 mg of calcium — plus protein and live probiotics. Round out the day with other calcium-rich foods too.

General guidance based on USDA Dietary Reference Intakes (RDA). This is not medical advice — every child is different. Talk to your pediatrician.

Calcium builds the bones and teeth kids carry for life, and the daily target grows as they do — about 700mg for toddlers, 1000mg for ages 4–8, and 1300mg through the teen years, per the USDA Dietary Reference Intakes. This calculator turns that into a simple number and shows how a 7 oz YoguRico (about 260 mg of calcium each) helps fill the gap.

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