is when bones become thin and have a higher chance of breaking. Making sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet can help strengthen your bones. How much calcium and vitamin D do you need each day? Calcium & Vitamin D Requirements Age (in years) Calcium Vitamin D* 1 to 3 500 mg 400 IU 4 to 8 800 mg 400 IU 9 to 18 1300 mg 400 IU * You may need more vitamin D. Your doctor or dietitian will let you know how much. Which foods are good sources of calcium and vitamin D? Calcium Vitamin D Drinks 1 cup milk (skim, 1%, 2%, 3.25% or chocolate) 300 mg 100 IU 1 cup fortified soy beverage 300 mg 100 IU 1 cup fortified orange juice 300 mg N/A Foods - Dairy 1 cup yogurt (plain or fruit flavoured) 200 mg 10 IU 2 oz (50 g) hard & non-processed cheese such as Cheddar, Colby, Edam 350 mg 80 IU 2 oz (50 g) Mozzarella cheese 290 mg 80 IU cup low-fat cottage or light creamed cheese 75 mg N/A Foods - Other _ cup cooked broccoli 50 mg N/A 1 cup baked beans 160 mg N/A 3.5 oz fatty fish (wild) such as salmon, tuna and mackerel N/A 300 IU 1 oz (30 g) canned salmon with bones 78 mg 130 IU Eat foods that are low in calories Prednisone can make you hungrier. This means you will need to choose foods that are low