Pregnant teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 need 1,300 mg of calcium per day.

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Is it true that pregnant teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 need 1,300 mg of calcium per day?

Yes. Official health guidelines confirm that pregnant teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 require 1,300 mg of calcium per day.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus: Pregnancy and Nutrition

Explicitly states that pregnant teenagers ages 14-18 need 1,300 mg of calcium a day.

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MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus: Pregnancy and Nutrition. (n.d.). MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/pregnancyandnutrition.html

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