Health experts say most Taiwanese people are not getting enough calcium in
their daily diets.

An official health survey from 2017 to 2020 shows that every age group except
children aged one to three consumes only about half of the recommended daily
intake.

They warned that without enough calcium, growing teens may never reach their
peak bone strength.

And for older adults, it means a higher risk of weak bones and painful
fractures.

They say low calcium can also trigger muscle cramps, numbness, and even
irregular heartbeat.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare recommends 1 thousand 200 milligrams of
calcium per day for teenagers, and one thousnad milligrams for adults,
seniors, and pregnant women.

Foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, tofu, black sesame, dried small fish, and
leafy greens offer good sources.

Experts add that sunlight, vitamin D, exercise, and limiting salt, caffeine,
and alcohol can also help strengthen bone health.

(IG)