RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)

RDA for Potassium for Infants

0 - 6 months: 0.4 grams 7 - 12 months: 0.7 g

RDA for Iron for infants and children

0 to 6 months: 0.27 mg 7 months to 1 year: 11 mg 1 to 3 years: 7 mg 4 to 8 years: 10 mg

RDA for Magnesium for Infants

0 to 6 months: 30 mg 6 months to 1 year: 75 mg

RDA for Vitamin C for infants

0 to 6 months: 40 mg 7 to 12 months: 50 mg

RDA for Potassium for Children and Adolescents

1 - 3 years: 3 grams 4 - 8 years: 3.8 g 9 - 13 years: 4.5 g 14 - 18 years: 4.7 g

RDA for Magnesium for Children

1 to 3 years old: 80 mg 4 to 8 years old: 130 mg 9 to 13 years old: 240 mg 14 to 18 years old (boys): 410 mg 14 to 18 years old (girls): 360 mg

RDA for Vitamin C for children

1 to 3 years: 15 mg 4 to 8 years: 25 mg 9 to 13: 45 mg

RDA for Calcium for Men ages 19 - 70

1,000 mg

RDA for Calcium for Women ages 19 - 50

1,000 mg

RDA for Calcium for Men ages 71 and older

1,200 mg

RDA for Calcium for Women ages 51 and older

1,200 mg

RDA for Vitamin D ages 0 -12 months

400 UI

RDA for Vitamin D ages 1 - 70 years old

600 UI

RDA for Vitamin D ages 71 and above

800 UI

RDA for Iron for males

9 to 13 years: 8 mg 14 to 18 years: 11 mg 19 and older: 8 mg

RDA for Iron for Females

9 to 13 years: 8 mg 14 to 18 years: 15 mg 19 to 50 years: 18 mg 51 and older: 8 mg Pregnant women of all ages: 27 mg Lactating women 19 to 30 years: 9 mg

AI

Adequate Intake: Established when a person is unable to develop and RDA and is set at a level assumed to ensure nutritional adequacy

RDA for Magnesium for Adults

Adult females: 310 to 320 mg Pregnancy: 350 to 400 mg Breastfeeding women: 310 to 360 mg Adult males: 400 to 420 mg

RDA for Potassium for Adults

Age 19 and older: 4.7 g/day

consequences for not fulfilling RDA for Vitamin C

Anemia Bleeding gums Decreased ability to fight infection Decreased wound-healing rate Dry and splitting hair Easy bruising Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Nosebleeds Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism Rough, dry, scaly skin Swollen and painful joints Weakened tooth enamel

Consequences for not fulfilling RDA for Calcium and Vitamin D

Children: Not reaching their full potential height as an adult Adult: May have low bone mass

RDA for Vitamin C for adolescents

Girls 14 to 18 years: 65 mg Pregnant teens: 80 mg Breastfeeding teens: 115 mg Boys 14 to 18 years: 75 mg

consequences for not fulfilling RDA for magnesium

Hyperexcitability Muscle weakness Sleepiness

RDA for Vitamin C for adults

Men age 19 and older: 90 mg Women age 19 year and older: 75 mg Pregnant women: 85 mg Breastfeeding women: 120 mg

UL

Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects

consequences for not fulfilling RDA for Iron

lack of energy, shortness of breath, headache, irritability, dizziness, or weight loss

consequences for not fulfilling RDA for potassium

weak muscles, abnormal heart rhythms, and a slight rise in blood pressure

RDA

Recommended Daily Allowance: the average daily amount of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements