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Summary Tables, Dietary Reference Intakes Estimated Average Requirements, 530 Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Vitamins, 532 Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Elements, 534 Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Total Water and Macronutrients, 536 Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges, 537 Additional Macronutrient Recommendations, 537 Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Vitamins, 538 Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Elements, 540 529

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Estimated Average Requirements Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Ribo- Life Stage CHO Protein Vit A Vit C Vit E Thiamin flavin Niacin Vit B6 (g/kg/d)(m g/d)a (mg/d) (mg/d)b (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d)c (mg/d) Group (g/d) Infants 7–12 mo 1.0 Children 1–3 y 100 0.87 210 13 5 0.4 0.4 5 0.4 4–8 y 100 0.76 275 22 6 0.5 0.5 6 0.5 Males 9–13 y 100 0.76 445 39 9 0.7 0.8 9 0.8 14–18 y 100 0.73 630 63 12 1.0 1.1 12 1.1 19–30 y 100 0.66 625 75 12 1.0 1.1 12 1.1 31–50 y 100 0.66 625 75 12 1.0 1.1 12 1.1 51–70 y 100 0.66 625 75 12 1.0 1.1 12 1.4 > 70 y 100 0.66 625 75 12 1.0 1.1 12 1.4 Females 9–13 y 100 0.76 420 39 9 0.7 0.8 9 0.8 14–18 y 100 0.71 485 56 12 0.9 0.9 11 1.0 19–30 y 100 0.66 500 60 12 0.9 0.9 11 1.1 31–50 y 100 0.66 500 60 12 0.9 0.9 11 1.1 51–70 y 100 0.66 500 60 12 0.9 0.9 11 1.3 > 70 y 100 0.66 500 60 12 0.9 0.9 11 1.3 Pregnancy 14–18 y 135 0.88 530 66 12 1.2 1.2 14 1.6 19–30 y 135 0.88 550 70 12 1.2 1.2 14 1.6 31–50 y 135 0.88 550 70 12 1.2 1.2 14 1.6 Lactation 14–18 y 160 1.05 885 96 16 1.2 1.3 13 1.7 19–30 y 160 1.05 900 100 16 1.2 1.3 13 1.7 31–50 y 160 1.05 900 100 16 1.2 1.3 13 1.7 NOTE: An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a group. EARs have not been established for vitamin D, vitamin K, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, calcium, chromium, fluoride, manganese, or other nutrients not yet evaluated via the DRI process. a As retinol activity equivalents (RAEs). 1 RAE = 1 mg retinol, 12 mg b-carotene, 24 mg a-carotene, or 24 mg b-cryptoxanthin. The RAE for dietary provitamin A carotenoids is twofold greater than retinol equivalents (RE), whereas the RAE for preformed vitamin A is the same as RE. b As a -tocopherol. a -Tocopherol includes R RR - a-tocopherol, the only form of a -tocopherol that occurs naturally in foods, and the 2 R-stereoisomeric forms of a-tocopherol (RRR-, RSR-, RRS-, and RSS-a-tocopherol) that occur in fortified foods and supplements. It does not include the 2S-stereoisomeric forms of a-tocopherol (SRR-, SSR-, SRS-, and SSS-a-tocopherol), also found in fortified foods and supplements. 530

Magnes- Molyb- Phos- Sele- Folate Vit B12 Copper Iodine Iron ium denum phorus nium Zinc (m g/d)d (m g/d) (m g/d) (m g/d) (m g/d) (m g/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) 6.9 2.5 120 0.7 260 65 3.0 65 13 380 17 2.5 160 1.0 340 65 4.1 110 17 405 23 4.0 250 1.5 540 73 5.9 200 26 1,055 35 7.0 330 2.0 685 95 7.7 340 33 1,055 45 8.5 320 2.0 700 95 6 330 34 580 45 9.4 320 2.0 700 95 6 350 34 580 45 9.4 320 2.0 700 95 6 350 34 580 45 9.4 320 2.0 700 95 6 350 34 580 45 9.4 250 1.5 540 73 5.7 200 26 1,055 35 7.0 330 2.0 685 95 7.9 300 33 1,055 45 7.3 320 2.0 700 95 8.1 255 34 580 45 6.8 320 2.0 700 95 8.1 265 34 580 45 6.8 320 2.0 700 95 5 265 34 580 45 6.8 320 2.0 700 95 5 265 34 580 45 6.8 520 2.2 785 160 23 335 40 1,055 49 10.5 520 2.2 800 160 22 290 40 580 49 9.5 520 2.2 800 160 22 300 40 580 49 9.5 450 2.4 985 209 7 300 35 1,055 59 10.9 450 2.4 1,000 209 6.5 255 36 580 59 10.4 450 2.4 1,000 209 6.5 265 36 580 59 10.4 c As niacin equivalents (NE). 1 mg of niacin = 60 mg of tryptophan. d As dietary folate equivalents (DFE). 1 DFE = 1 mg food folate = 0.6 mg of folic acid from fortified food or as a supplement consumed with food = 0.5 mg of a supplement taken on an empty stomach. SOURCES: Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride (1997); Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (1998); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vita- min C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids (2000); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc (2001), and Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (2002/2005). These reports may be accessed via www.nap.edu. 531

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Vitamins Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Life Stage Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Thiamin (mg/d)a (mg/d)b,c (mg/d) (mg/d)d Group (mg/d) (mg/d) Infants 0–6 mo 400* 40* 5* 4* 2.0* 0.2* 7–12 mo 500* 50* 5* 5* 2.5* 0.3* Children 1–3 y 5* 30* 300 15 6 0.5 4–8 y 5* 55* 400 25 7 0.6 Males 9–13 y 5* 60* 600 45 11 0.9 14–18 y 5* 75* 900 75 15 1.2 19–30 y 5* 120* 900 90 15 1.2 31–50 y 5* 120* 900 90 15 1.2 51–70 y 10* 120* 900 90 15 1.2 > 70 y 15* 120* 900 90 15 1.2 Females 9–13 y 5* 60* 600 45 11 0.9 14–18 y 5* 75* 700 65 15 1.0 19–30 y 5* 90* 700 75 15 1.1 31–50 y 5* 90* 700 75 15 1.1 51–70 y 10* 90* 700 75 15 1.1 > 70 y 15* 90* 700 75 15 1.1 Pregnancy 14–18 y 5* 75* 750 80 15 1.4 19–30 y 5* 90* 770 85 15 1.4 31–50 y 5* 90* 770 85 15 1.4 Lactation 14–18 y 5* 75* 1,200 115 19 1.4 19–30 y 5* 90* 1,300 120 19 1.4 31–50 y 5* 90* 1,300 120 19 1.4 NOTE: This table (taken from the DRI reports, see www.nap.edu) presents Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) in bold type or Adequate Intakes (AI) in ordinary type followed by an asterisk (*). An RDA is the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98 percent) healthy individuals in a group. It is calculated from an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). If sufficient scientific evidence is not avail- able to establish an EAR, and thus calculate an RDA, an AI is usually developed. For healthy breastfed infants, the AI is the mean intake. The AI for other life stage and gender groups is believed to cover the needs of all healthy individuals in the group, but lack of data or uncer- tainty in the data prevent being able to specify with confidence the percentage of individuals covered by this intake. a As retinol activity equivalents (RAEs). 1 RAE = 1 mg retinol, 12 mg b-carotene, 24 mg a-carotene, or 24 mg b-cryptoxanthin. The RAE for dietary provitamin A carotenoids is two- fold greater than retinol equivalents (RE), whereas the RAE for preformed vitamin A is the same as RE. b As cholecalciferol. 1 mg cholecalciferol = 40 IU vitamin D. c In the absence of adequate exposure to sunlight. d As a -tocopherol. a -Tocopherol includes R RR - a -tocopherol, the only form of a-tocopherol that occurs naturally in foods, and the 2 R -stereoisomeric forms of a-tocopherol (RRR-, RSR-, RRS-, and RSS-a-tocopherol) that occur in fortified foods and supplements. It does not include the 2S-stereoisomeric forms of a-tocopherol (SRR-, SSR-, SRS-, and SSS-a-tocopherol), also found in fortified foods and supplements. e As niacin equivalents (NE). 1 mg of niacin = 60 mg of tryptophan; 0–6 months = pre- formed niacin (not NE). 532

Riboflavin Niacin Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Pantothenic Biotin Choline (mg/d)f (mg/d) Acid (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d)g (mg/d)e (mg/d) (mg/d) 0.3* 2* 0.1* 65* 0.4* 1.7* 5* 125* 0.4* 4* 0.3* 80* 0.5* 1.8* 6* 150* 2* 8* 200* 0.5 6 0.5 150 0.9 3* 12* 250* 0.6 8 0.6 200 1.2 4* 20* 375* 0.9 12 1.0 300 1.8 5* 25* 550* 1.3 16 1.3 400 2.4 5* 30* 550* 1.3 16 1.3 400 2.4 5* 30* 550* 1.3 16 1.3 400 2.4 2.4h 5* 30* 550* 1.3 16 1.7 400 2.4h 5* 30* 550* 1.3 16 1.7 400 4* 20* 375* 0.9 12 1.0 300 1.8 400i 5* 25* 400* 1.0 14 1.2 2.4 400i 5* 30* 425* 1.1 14 1.3 2.4 400i 5* 30* 425* 1.1 14 1.3 2.4 2.4h 5* 30* 425* 1.1 14 1.5 400 2.4h 5* 30* 425* 1.1 14 1.5 400 600j 6* 30* 450* 1.4 18 1.9 2.6 600j 6* 30* 450* 1.4 18 1.9 2.6 600j 6* 30* 450* 1.4 18 1.9 2.6 7* 35* 550* 1.6 17 2.0 500 2.8 7* 35* 550* 1.6 17 2.0 500 2.8 7* 35* 550* 1.6 17 2.0 500 2.8 f As dietary folate equivalents (DFE). 1 DFE = 1 mg food folate = 0.6 mg of folic acid from fortified food or as a supplement consumed with food = 0.5 mg of a supplement taken on an empty stomach. g Although AIs have been set for choline, there are few data to assess whether a dietary supply of choline is needed at all stages of the life cycle, and it may be that the choline requirement can be met by endogenous synthesis at some of these stages. h Because 10 to 30 percent of older people may malabsorb food-bound B12, it is advisable for those older than 50 years to meet their RDA mainly by consuming foods fortified with B12 or a supplement containing B12. i In view of evidence linking folate intake with neural tube defects in the fetus, it is recom- mended that all women capable of becoming pregnant consume 400 mg from supplements or fortified foods in addition to intake of food folate from a varied diet. j It is assumed that women will continue consuming 400 mg from supplements or fortified food until their pregnancy is confirmed and they enter prenatal care, which ordinarily occurs after the end of the periconceptional period—the critical time for formation of the neural tube. SOURCES: Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluo- ride (1997); Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (1998); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids (2000); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc (2001); and Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate (2005). These reports may be accessed via http://www.nap.edu. 533

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Elements Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Life Stage Calcium Chromium Copper Fluoride Iodine Iron Magnesium (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) Group (mg/d) Infants 0–6 mo 210* 0.2* 200* 0.01* 110* 0.27* 30* 7–12 mo 270* 5.5* 220* 0.5* 130* 75* 11 Children 1–3 y 500* 11* 0.7* 340 90 7 80 4–8 y 800* 15* 1* 440 90 10 130 Males 9–13 y 1,300* 25* 2* 700 120 8 240 14–18 y 1,300* 35* 3* 890 150 11 410 19–30 y 1,000* 35* 4* 900 150 8 400 31–50 y 1,000* 35* 4* 900 150 8 420 51–70 y 1,200* 30* 4* 900 150 8 420 > 70 y 1,200* 30* 4* 900 150 8 420 Females 9–13 y 1,300* 21* 2* 700 120 8 240 14–18 y 1,300* 24* 3* 890 150 15 360 19–30 y 1,000* 25* 3* 900 150 18 310 31–50 y 1,000* 25* 3* 900 150 18 320 51–70 y 1,200* 20* 3* 900 150 8 320 > 70 y 1,200* 20* 3* 900 150 8 320 Pregnancy 14–18 y 1,300* 29* 3* 1,000 220 27 400 19–30 y 1,000* 30* 3* 1,000 220 27 350 31–50 y 1,000* 30* 3* 1,000 220 27 360 Lactation 14–18 y 1,300* 44* 3* 1,300 290 10 360 19–30 y 1,000* 45* 3* 1,300 290 9 310 31–50 y 1,000* 45* 3* 1,300 290 9 320 NOTE: This table (taken from the DRI reports, see www.nap.edu) presents Recom- mended Dietary Allowances (RDA) in bold type or Adequate Intakes (AI) in ordinary type followed by an asterisk (*). An RDA is the average daily dietary intake level suffi- cient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98 percent) healthy individu- als in a group. It is calculated from an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). If sufficient scientific evidence is not available to establish an EAR, and thus calculate an RDA, an AI is usually developed. For healthy breastfed infants, the AI is the mean intake. The AI for other life stage and gender groups is believed to cover the needs of all healthy individuals in the group, but lack of data or uncertainty in the data prevent being able to specify with confidence the percentage of individuals covered by this intake. 534

Manganese Molybdenum Phosphorus Selenium Zinc Potassium Sodium Chloride (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (g/d) (g/d) (g/d) 0.003* 2* 100* 15* 2* 0.4* 0.12* 0.18* 0.6* 3* 275* 20* 0.7* 0.37* 0.57* 3 1.2* 3.0* 1.0* 1.5* 17 460 20 3 1.5* 3.8* 1.2* 1.9* 22 500 30 5 1.9* 4.5* 1.5* 2.3* 34 1,250 40 8 2.2* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 43 1,250 55 11 2.3* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 45 700 55 11 2.3* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 45 700 55 11 2.3* 4.7* 1.3* 2.0* 45 700 55 11 2.3* 4.7* 1.2* 1.8* 45 700 55 11 1.6* 4.5* 1.5* 2.3* 34 1,250 40 8 1.6* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 43 1,250 55 9 1.8* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 45 700 55 8 1.8* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 45 700 55 8 1.8* 4.7* 1.3* 2.0* 45 700 55 8 1.8* 4.7* 1.2* 1.8* 45 700 55 8 2.0* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 50 1,250 60 12 2.0* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 50 700 60 11 2.0* 4.7* 1.5* 2.3* 50 700 60 11 2.6* 5.1* 1.5* 2.3* 50 1,250 70 13 2.6* 5.1* 1.5* 2.3* 50 700 70 12 2.6* 5.1* 1.5* 2.3* 50 700 70 12 SOURCES: Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride (1997); Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (1998); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids (2000); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc (2001); and Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate (2005). These reports may be accessed via http://www.nap.edu. 535

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Total Water and Macronutrients Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Linoleic a-Linolenic Total Carbo- Total Watera Proteinb Life Stage hydrate Fiber Fat Acid Acid Group (L/d) (g/d) (g/d) (g/d) (g/d) (g/d) (g/d) Infants 0–6 mo 0.7* 60* ND 31* 4.4* 0.5* 9.1* 7–12 mo 0.8* 95* ND 30* 4.6* 0.5* 11.0+ Children NDc 1–3 y 1.3* 19* 7* 0.7* 130 13 4–8 y 1.7* 25* ND 10* 0.9* 130 19 Males 9–13 y 2.4* 31* ND 12* 1.2* 130 34 14–18 y 3.3* 38* ND 16* 1.6* 130 52 19–30 y 3.7* 38* ND 17* 1.6* 130 56 31–50 y 3.7* 38* ND 17* 1.6* 130 56 51–70 y 3.7* 30* ND 14* 1.6* 130 56 > 70 y 3.7* 30* ND 14* 1.6* 130 56 Females 9–13 y 2.1* 26* ND 10* 1.0* 130 34 14–18 y 2.3* 26* ND 11* 1.1* 130 46 19–30 y 2.7* 25* ND 12* 1.1* 130 46 31–50 y 2.7* 25* ND 12* 1.1* 130 46 51–70 y 2.7* 21* ND 11* 1.1* 130 46 > 70 y 2.7* 21* ND 11* 1.1* 130 46 Pregnancy 14–18 y 3.0* 28* ND 13* 1.4* 175 71 19–30 y 3.0* 28* ND 13* 1.4* 175 71 31–50 y 3.0* 28* ND 13* 1.4* 175 71 Lactation 14–18 y 3.8* 29* ND 13* 1.3* 210 71 19–30 y 3.8* 29* ND 13* 1.3* 210 71 31–50 y 3.8* 29* ND 13* 1.3* 210 71 NOTE: This table (taken from the DRI reports, see www.nap.edu) presents Recom- mended Dietary Allowances (RDA) in bold type or Adequate Intakes (AI) in ordinary type followed by an asterisk (*). An RDA is the average daily dietary intake level suffi- cient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98 percent) healthy individu- als in a group. It is calculated from an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). If sufficient scientific evidence is not available to establish an EAR, and thus calculate an RDA, an AI is usually developed. For healthy breastfed infants, the AI is the mean intake. The AI for other life stage and gender groups is believed to cover the needs of all healthy individuals in the group, but lack of data or uncertainty in the data prevent being able to specify with confidence the percentage of individuals covered by this intake. a Total water includes all water contained in food, beverages, and drinking water. b Based on g protein per kg of body weight for the reference body weight, e.g., for adults 0.8 g/kg body weight for the reference body weight. c Not determined. SOURCES: Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (2002/2005); Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate (2005). These reports may be accessed via http://www.nap.edu. 536

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Range (percent of energy) Children, Children, Macronutrient 1–3 y 4–18 y Adults Fat 30–40 25–35 20–35 n-6 Polyunsaturated fatty acidsa (linoleic acid) 5–10 5–10 5–10 n-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acidsa (a-linolenic acid) 0.6–1.2 0.6–1.2 0.6–1.2 Carbohydrate 45–65 45–65 45–65 Protein 5–20 10–30 10–35 a Approximately 10 percent of the total can come from longer-chain n-3 or n-6 fatty acids. SOURCE: Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (2002/2005). Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Additional Macronutrient Recommendations Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Macronutrient Recommendation Dietary cholesterol As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet Trans fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet Saturated fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet Added sugarsa Limit to no more than 25% of total energy a Not a recommended intake. A daily intake of added sugars that individuals should aim for to achieve a healthful diet was not set. SOURCE: Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (2002/2005). 537

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Vitamins Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Life Stage Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E (mg/d)a (mg/d) (mg/d)b,c Group (mg/d) Vitamin K Thiamin Infants NDe 0–6 mo 600 25 ND ND ND 7–12 mo 600 ND 25 ND ND ND Children 1–3 y 600 400 50 200 ND ND 4–8 y 900 650 50 300 ND ND Males, Females 9–13 y 1,700 1,200 50 600 ND ND 14–18 y 2,800 1,800 50 800 ND ND 19–70 y 3,000 2,000 50 1,000 ND ND > 70 y 3,000 2,000 50 1,000 ND ND Pregnancy 14–18 y 2,800 1,800 50 800 ND ND 19–50 y 3,000 2,000 50 1,000 ND ND Lactation 14–18 y 2,800 1,800 50 800 ND ND 19–50 y 3,000 2,000 50 1,000 ND ND NOTE: A Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population. Unless otherwise specified, the UL represents total intake from food, water, and supplements. Due to lack of suitable data, ULs could not be estab- lished for vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, and carotenoids. In the absence of a UL, extra caution may be warranted in consuming levels above recommended intakes. Members of the general population should be ad- vised not to routinely exceed the UL. The UL is not meant to apply to individuals who are treated with the nutrient under medical supervision or to individuals with predis- posing conditions that modify their sensitivity to the nutrient. a As preformed vitamin A only. b As a-tocopherol; applies to any form of supplemental a-tocopherol. c The ULs for vitamin E, niacin, and folate apply to synthetic forms obtained from supplements, fortified foods, or a combination of the two. 538

Ribo- Niacin Vitamin B 6 Folate Vitamin Pantothenic Choline Carote- (mg/d)c flavin (mg/d)c Biotin (g/d) noidsd (mg/d) B 12 Acid ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 10 30 300 ND ND ND 1.0 ND ND 15 40 400 ND ND ND 1.0 ND ND 20 60 600 ND ND ND 2.0 ND ND 30 80 800 ND ND ND 3.0 ND ND 35 100 1,000 ND ND ND 3.5 ND ND 35 100 1,000 ND ND ND 3.5 ND ND 30 80 800 ND ND ND 3.0 ND ND 35 100 1,000 ND ND ND 3.5 ND ND 30 80 800 ND ND ND 3.0 ND ND 35 100 1,000 ND ND ND 3.5 ND d b-Carotene supplements are advised only to serve as a provitamin A source for individuals at risk of vitamin A deficiency. e ND = Not determinable due to lack of data of adverse effects in this age group and concern with regard to lack of ability to handle excess amounts. Source of intake should be from food only to prevent high levels of intake. SOURCES: Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride (1997); Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (1998); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids (2000); and Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc (2001). These reports may be accessed via http:// www.nap.edu. 539

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Elements Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Calci- Fluo- Magne- Life Stage Arse- Boron um Chro- Copper ride Iodine Iron sium (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d)b nica Group (mg/d) (g/d) mium Infants 0–6 mo NDe ND ND ND ND 0.7 ND 40 ND 7–12 mo ND ND ND ND ND 0.9 ND 40 ND Children 1–3 y ND 3 2.5 ND 1,000 1.3 200 40 65 4–8 y ND 6 2.5 ND 3,000 2.2 300 40 110 Males, Females 9–13 y ND 11 2.5 ND 5,000 10 600 40 350 14–18 y ND 17 2.5 ND 8,000 10 900 45 350 19–70 y ND 20 2.5 ND 10,000 10 1,100 45 350 > 70 y ND 20 2.5 ND 10,000 10 1,100 45 350 Pregnancy 14–18 y ND 17 2.5 ND 8,000 10 900 45 350 19–50 y ND 20 2.5 ND 10,000 10 1,100 45 350 Lactation 14–18 y ND 17 2.5 ND 8,000 10 900 45 350 19–50 y ND 20 2.5 ND 10,000 10 1,100 45 350 NOTE: A Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population. Unless otherwise specified, the UL represents total intake from food, water, and supplements. Due to lack of suitable data, ULs could not be estab- lished for vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, and carotenoids. In the absence of a UL, extra caution may be warranted in consuming levels above recommended intakes. Members of the general population should be ad- vised not to routinely exceed the UL The UL is not meant to apply to individuals who are treated with the nutrient under medical supervision or to individuals with predis- posing conditions that modify their sensitivity to the nutrient. a Although the UL was not determined for arsenic, there is no justification for adding arsenic to food or supplements. b The ULs for magnesium represent intake from a pharmacological agent only and do not include intake from food and water. c Although silicon has not been shown to cause adverse effects in humans, there is no justification for adding silicon to supplements. 540

Manga- Molyb- Phos- Sele- Vana- Sodi- Chlo- nese denum Nickel phorus Potas- nium Sili- Sul- dium Zinc um ride (mg/d) (mg/d) (mg/d) (g/d) sium (mg/d) con c (mg/d)d (mg/d) (g/d) (g/d) fate ND ND ND ND ND 45 ND ND ND 4 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 60 ND ND ND 5 ND ND 2 300 0.2 3.0 ND 90 ND ND ND 7 1.5 2.3 3 600 0.3 3.0 ND 150 ND ND ND 12 1.9 2.9 6 1,100 0.6 4.0 ND 280 ND ND ND 23 2.2 3.4 9 1,700 1.0 4.0 ND 400 ND ND ND 34 2.3 3.6 11 2,000 1.0 4.0 ND 400 ND ND 1.8 40 2.3 3.6 11 2,000 1.0 3.0 ND 400 ND ND 1.8 40 2.3 3.6 9 1,700 1.0 3.5 ND 400 ND ND ND 34 2.3 3.6 11 2,000 1.0 3.5 ND 400 ND ND ND 40 2.3 3.6 9 1,700 1.0 4.0 ND 400 ND ND ND 34 2.3 3.6 11 2,000 1.0 4.0 ND 400 ND ND ND 40 2.3 3.6 d Although vanadium in food has not been shown to cause adverse effects in humans, there is no justification for adding vanadium to food and vanadium supplements should be used with caution. The UL is based on adverse effects in laboratory animals and these data could be used to set a UL for adults but not children and adolescents. e ND = Not determinable due to lack of data of adverse effects in this age group and concern with regard to lack of ability to handle excess amounts. Source of intake should be from food only to prevent high levels of intake. SOURCES: Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride (1997); Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (1998); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vita- min C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids (2000); Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc (2001); and Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate (2005). These reports may be accessed via http://www.nap.edu. 541

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Widely regarded as the classic reference work for the nutrition, dietetic, and allied health professions since its introduction in 1943, Recommended Dietary Allowances has been the accepted source in nutrient allowances for healthy people. Responding to the expansion of scientific knowledge about the roles of nutrients in human health, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, in partnership with Health Canada, has updated what used to be known as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and renamed their new approach to these guidelines Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).

Since 1998, the Institute of Medicine has issued eight exhaustive volumes of DRIs that offer quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets applicable to healthy individuals in the United States and Canada. Now, for the first time, all eight volumes are summarized in one easy-to-use reference volume, Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Reference for Dietary Planning and Assessment. Organized by nutrient for ready use, this popular reference volume reviews the function of each nutrient in the human body, food sources, usual dietary intakes, and effects of deficiencies and excessive intakes. For each nutrient of food component, information includes:

  • Estimated average requirement and its standard deviation by age and gender.
  • Recommended dietary allowance, based on the estimated average requirement and deviation.
  • Adequate intake level, where a recommended dietary allowance cannot be based on an estimated average requirement.
  • Tolerable upper intake levels above which risk of toxicity would increase.
  • Along with dietary reference values for the intakes of nutrients by Americans and Canadians, this book presents recommendations for health maintenance and the reduction of chronic disease risk.

Also included is a "Summary Table of Dietary Reference Intakes," an updated practical summary of the recommendations. In addition, Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Reference for Dietary Planning and Assessment provides information about:

  • Guiding principles for nutrition labeling and fortification
  • Applications in dietary planning
  • Proposed definition of dietary fiber
  • A risk assessment model for establishing upper intake levels for nutrients
  • Proposed definition and plan for review of dietary antioxidants and related compounds

Dietitians, community nutritionists, nutrition educators, nutritionists working in government agencies, and nutrition students at the postsecondary level, as well as other health professionals, will find Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Reference for Dietary Planning and Assessment an invaluable resource.

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