* Adequate Intake (AI)
TABLE 3-2 Mineral RDAs for Healthy Adults
Age (years) | Calcium (mg)* | Phosphorus (mg) | Magnesium (mg) | Iron (mg) | Zinc (mg) | Copper (mcg) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Males | ||||||
19–30 | 1,000 | 700 | 400 | 8 | 11 | 900 |
31–50 | 1,000 | 700 | 420 | 8 | 11 | 900 |
51–70 | 1,200 | 700 | 420 | 8 | 11 | 900 |
71 and older | 1,200 | 700 | 420 | 8 | 11 | 900 |
Females | ||||||
19–30 | 1,000 | 700 | 310 | 18 | 8 | 900 |
31–50 | 1,000 | 700 | 320 | 18 | 8 | 900 |
51–70 | 1,000/1,500** | 700 | 320 | 8 | 8 | 900 |
71 and older | 1,000/1,500** | 700 |