RDA Flashcards
RDA =
Recommended Daily Allowance
RDA for potassium (Adult Male) =
3,400 mg
RDA for potassium (Adult Female) =
2,600 mg
RDA for Sodium =
2,300 mg per day (1 Teaspoon)
RDA for Vitamin D (Adults)=
600 IU
RDA for Vitamin D (Older Adults) =
800 IU
The RDA for calcium depends mainly on -
Age
0-6 months old
Calcium RDA =
200 mg
7-12 months old
Calcium RDA =
260 mg
1 - 3 years old
Calcium RDA =
700 mg
4 - 8 years old
Calcium RDA =
1,000 mg
9 - 13 years old
Calcium RDA =
1,300 mg
14 - 18 years old
Calcium RDA =
1,300 mg
19 - 50 years old
Calcium RDA =
1,000 mg
51 - 70 years old
Male
Calcium RDA =
1,200 mg
51 - 70 years old
Female
Calcium RDA =
1,000 mg
71+ years old
Calcium RDA =
1,200 mg
Adult Male:
Magnesium RDA =
400 - 420 mg/day
Adult Female:
Magnesium RDA =
310 - 320 mg/day
Ahmed =
High-Potassium Diet
Mia =
High-Magnesium Diet
Chloe =
High-Calcium Diet
Jorge =
Low-Sodium Diet