Galveston County Daily News, July 16, 2008 In their Keeping Kids Healthy column, UTMB Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly wrote about the importance of making sure that children get enough calcium. "Many children fail to consume the FDA-recommended amount of calcium per day that their bodies need. The culprit seems to be children's preference to soda over milk. Carbonated beverages also contain chemicals that interfere with the way the body absorbs calcium."