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Phosphorus in diet





Phosphorus in diet

Alternative Names:

Diet - phosphorus
Recommendations:

According to USDA recommendations, the allowances of dietary phosphorus intake are as follows:

  • First year: 100 to 275 mg
  • 1 to 3 years: 460 mg
  • 4 to 8 years: 500 mg
  • 9 to 18 years: 1,250 mg
  • Adults: 700 mg
  • Pregnant or lactating women:
    • Younger than 18: 1,250 mg
    • Older than 18: 700 mg
Most diets in the U.S. have adequate amounts of phosphorus.


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