Table 3.
Summary of fluoride intake from tea for infants and children as a percentage of AI and UL based on EU reference levels.
| Age-Dependent Risk | 150 mL Mean (Range) | 250 mL Mean (Range) | 750 mL Mean (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean intake (mg/day) Range (mg/day) |
0.5 (0.2–0.9) |
0.83 (0.4–1.5) |
2.5 (1.2–4.5) |
| Mean (%) fluoride of AI | |||
| Infants 7–11 months | 124 (58–227) | 207 (97–378) | 621 (291–1134) |
| Infants 1–3 years | 80 (40–150) | 138 (65–252) | 414 (194–796) |
| Males 4–6 years | 83 (49–151) | 248 (116–454) | |
| Females 4–6 years | 92 (43–168) | 276 (129–504) | |
| Males 7–10 years | 55 (26–101) | 166 (78–303) | |
| Females 7–10 years | 59 (28–108) | 177 (83–324) | |
| Females 11–14 years | 38 (17–66) | 108 (51–197) | |
| Males 11–14 years | 36 (18–69) | 113 (53–206) | |
| Mean (%) of UL | |||
| Infants 0–6 months * | 71 (33–130) | 118 (55–216) | |
| Infants 4–12 months * | 55 (26–101) | 92 (43–168) | |
| Children 1–3 Years | 33 (16–61) | 55 (26–101) | 166 (78–303) |
| Children 4–8 Years | 33 (16–61) | 99 (47–182) | |
| Children 9–14 years | 16.5 (7–30) | 50 (23–91) |
* No UL has been provided for infants under 12 months in the EU by the EFSA. Thus, IOM dietary reference values are.