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Women Meeting the Recommended Daily Intake of Calcium and Folate,* by Race/Ethnicity,** 2003–2004
| Race/Ethnicity | Calcium | Folate |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 20.2% | 29.5% |
| Non-Hispanic White | 21.3% | 30.5% |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 13.9% | 19.4% |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | 31.0% |
*Recommended daily intake of calcium is 1,000 mg/day for women aged 19–50 and 1,200 mg/day for
women aged 50 years and older; recommended folate intake is 400 μg/day.↑
*The sample of American
Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian/Pacific Islanders, persons of more than one race, and persons of other races not specified was too small to produce reliable results.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
