Table 2.
Overview of dietary reference values (adequate intakes) for sodium for adults
| NASEM (2019) | D–A–CH (2016) | SINU (2014) | SCF (1993) | DH (1991); SACN (2003) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ≥ 19 | ≥ 19 | ≥ 19 | ≥ 18 | ≥ 19 |
|
AI Men (g/day) Women (g/day) |
1.5 1.5 |
1.5 1.5 |
1.5 1.5 |
0.575–3.5a 0.575–3.5a |
1.6 1.6 |
| Age (years) | ≥ 60 | ||||
|
AI Men (g/day) Women (g/day) |
1.2 1.2 |
AI: adequate intake; D–A–CH: Deutschland–Austria–Confoederatio Helvetica; DH: Department of Health; NASEM: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; SACN: Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition; SCF: Scientific Committee for Food; SINU: Italian Society of Nutrition.
a
Acceptable range of intakes.