Table A1.
Phosphorus Dietary Reference Intakes (mg/day). Source: Institute of Medicine (2006) [108].
| Age | EAR * | RDA * | AI * | UL * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infants 0–6 months | — | — | 100 | — |
| Infants 7–12 months | — | — | 275 | — |
| Children 1–3 years | 380 | 460 | — | 3000 |
| Children 4–8 years | 405 | 500 | — | 3000 |
| Children 9–18 years | 1055 | 1250 | — | 4000 |
| Adults 19–70 years | 580 | 700 | — | 4000 |
| Adults over 70 years | 580 | 700 | — | 3000 |
| Pregnancy 18 years and under | 1055 | 1250 | — | 3500 |
| Pregnancy 19 years and over | 580 | 700 | — | 3500 |
| Lactation 18 years and under | 1055 | 1250 | — | 4000 |
| Lactation 19 years and over | 580 | 700 | — | 4000 |
* AI = Adequate Intake. * EAR = Estimated Average Requirement. * RDA = Recommended Dietary Allowance. * UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (food, water, and supplements).