Australians need more calcium

Calcium is missing in the usual intake of nutrients by Australians, according to two Government bodies.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics and Food Standards Australia New Zealand say that only one-in-four females and one-in-two males meet their calcium requirements from food.

Calcium is required for strong, healthy bones and teeth. Low calcium intake is also linked to osteoporosis – a low bone density condition.

Dairy foods are the richest source of calcium in the Australian diet.