the formation of digestible forms of calcium is limited. and is expelled from the body The right ratio of calcium and phosphorus for absorption by the body in the infant diet is 1.2:1 from 1 to 3 years 1:1 over 4 years 1:1.2 or 1:1.5 The optimal ratio of calcium Including magnesium is 1:0.7. The best sources of calcium are