Diet - phosphorus

According to Institute of Medicine recommendations, the recommended dietary intakes of phosphorus are as follows:

• 0 to 6 months: 100 milligrams per day (mg/day)
• 7 to 12 months: 275 mg/day
• 1 to 3 years: 460 mg/day
• 4 to 8 years: 500 mg/day
• 9 to 18 years: 1,250 mg
• Adults: 700 mg/day
• Pregnant or lactating women:
  • Younger than 18: 1,250 mg/day
  • Older than 18: 700 mg/day

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Review Date: 03/09/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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