Table 2.
2010 DGA Nutrients of Concern: Recommended Intake versus Actual Consumption, Comparisons using Dietary Reference Intakes or Adequate Intake and 2009–2010 NHANES data for Children 2–11 Years Old.
| Nutrient of Concern | Recommended Daily Consumption | Actual Daily Intake (from Food) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 1–3 years old (both genders) [27]: 10 μg | 2–5 years old (both genders) [23]: 6.8 μg 6–11 years old (both genders) [23]: 6.1 μg |
| 4–8 years old (both genders) [27]: 10 μg | ||
| 9–13 years old (both genders) [27]: 10 μg | ||
| Potassium | 1–3 years old (both genders) [27]: 3000 mg | 2–5 years old (both genders) [23]: 2071 mg 6–11 years old (both genders) [23]: 2172 mg |
| 4–8 years old (both genders) [27]: 3800 mg | ||
| 9–13 years old (both genders) [27]: 4500 mg | ||
| Calcium | 1–3 years old (both genders) [27]: 700 mg | 2–5 years old
[23]: 1032 mg 6–11 years old (both genders) [23]: 1048 mg |
| 4–8 years old (both genders) [27]: 1000 mg | ||
| 9–13 years old (both genders) [27]: 1300 mg | ||
| Dietary fiber | 1–3 years old (both genders) [27]: 19 g | 2–5 years old (females) [10]:11.3 g |
| 4–8 years old (both genders) [27]: 25 g | 2–5 years old (males) [10]:12.1 g | |
| 9–13 years old (females) [27]: 26 g | 6–11 years old (females) [10]: 14.5 g | |
| 9–13 years old (males) [27]: 31 g | 6–11 years old (males) [10]: 13.6 g |