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Reference nutrient intakes (RNIs) for sodium and target average salt intake for infants and children
| Age (years) | RNI | Target average intake (g/day) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium mmol/day (mg/day) | salt (g/day) | ||
| 0–0.5 | 8 (184) | 0.5 | < 1 |
| 0.5–1 | 12 (276) | 0.7 | 1 |
| 1–6 | 26 (598) | 1.6 | 2 |
| 7–14 | 60 (1,380) | 3.6 | 5 |
