According to USDA recommendations, the allowances of dietary phosphorus intake are as follows:
First year: 100 to 275 mg
1 to 3 years: 460 mg
4 to 8 years: 500 mg
9 to 18 years: 1,250 mg
Adults: 700 mg
Pregnant or lactating women:
Younger than 18: 1,250 mg
Older than 18: 700 mg
Most diets in the U.S. have adequate amounts of phosphorus.
Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin Pho, M.D., Attending, Internal Medicine, Boston VA Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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