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DRI DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES: Applications in Dietary Assessment
TABLE A-1 The 16 Life Stage Groups for Which Nutrient Recommendations Are Expressed a
Life Stage Groups
Infants
0–6 mo
7–12 mo
Children
1–3 y
4–8 y
Males
9–13 y
14–18 y
19–30 y
31–50 y
51–70 y
>70 y
Females
9–13 y
14–18 y
19–30 y
31–50 y
51–70 y
> 70 y
Pregnancy
≤ 18 y
19–30 y
31–50 y
Lactation
≤18 y
19–30 y
31–50 y
a Differences will be indicated by gender when warranted by the data.
TABLE A-2 Reference Heights and Weights for Children and Adults in the United Statesa
