A nurse is teaching a 70-year-old client about dietary habits to maintain bone health. Which of the following reflects the most appropriate daily calcium intake recommendation?
1,200 mg of calcium daily.
800 mg of calcium daily.
1,500 mg of calcium daily.
1,000 mg of calcium daily.
The recommended daily calcium intake for adults 65 years and older is 1,200 mg to support bone health and reduce fracture risk. The value of 1,000 mg is appropriate for younger adults but insufficient for older adults, who have increased bone density loss. A recommendation of 1,500 mg may seem reasonable but is higher than necessary for most individuals unless prescribed for specific medical conditions. Too low an intake, such as 800 mg, fails to meet the body's requirements and could result in poor bone health. Nurses must advocate for accurate guidelines to ensure optimal calcium intake without unnecessary health risks.
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