Table 1.
Parameters applied to calculate CDI and HQ of nitrate intake via F&V using Monte-Carlo simulation technique
| Parameter | Area | Value | Distribution | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingestion (g/d) | LRA | Table 3 | Log normal | This study |
| HRA | Table 3 | Log normal | This study | |
| Nitrate content (mg kg-1) | LRA | Table 4 | Log normal | This study |
| HRA | Table 4 | Log normal | This study | |
| Body weight (kg) | LRA | 69.68 ± 13.14 | Log normal | This study |
| HRA | 78.82 ± 12.86 | Log normal | This study | |
| Exposure duration (year) | HRA and LRA | 30 | NA | [34] |
| Exposure Frequency (day/year) | HRA and LRA | 350 | NA | [34] |
| Averaging time (day*year) | HRA and LRA | 30*365 | NA | [34] |
| RfD (mg NO3-N/kg.d) | HRA and LRA | 1.6 | NA | [36] |
NA: not applicable