RDA Flashcards
1
Q
RDA =
A
Recommended Daily Allowance
2
Q
RDA for potassium (Adult Male) =
A
3,400 mg
3
Q
RDA for potassium (Adult Female) =
A
2,600 mg
4
Q
RDA for Sodium =
A
2,300 mg per day (1 Teaspoon)
5
Q
RDA for Vitamin D (Adults)=
A
600 IU
6
Q
RDA for Vitamin D (Older Adults) =
A
800 IU
7
Q
The RDA for calcium depends mainly on -
A
Age
8
Q
0-6 months old
Calcium RDA =
A
200 mg
9
Q
7-12 months old
Calcium RDA =
A
260 mg
10
Q
1 - 3 years old
Calcium RDA =
A
700 mg
11
Q
4 - 8 years old
Calcium RDA =
A
1,000 mg
12
Q
9 - 13 years old
Calcium RDA =
A
1,300 mg
13
Q
14 - 18 years old
Calcium RDA =
A
1,300 mg
14
Q
19 - 50 years old
Calcium RDA =
A
1,000 mg
15
Q
51 - 70 years old
Male
Calcium RDA =
A
1,200 mg
