Trace Elements: Dr. Suppasin Soontrapa Department of Orthopedics Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Trace Elements: Dr. Suppasin Soontrapa Department of Orthopedics Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Trace Elements: Dr. Suppasin Soontrapa Department of Orthopedics Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
(http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium.asp#h2)
The function of Magnesium
• Recommended Dietary
Allowances (RDA)
– The RDA recommends the average
daily intake that is sufficient to meet
the nutrient requirements of nearly all
(97-98%) healthy individuals in each
age and gender group
DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes)
– Adequate Intakes (AI)
– An AI is set when there is insufficient
scientific data available to establish a
RDA for specific age/gender groups.
– AIs meet or exceed the amount needed to
maintain a nutritional state of adequacy in
nearly all members of a specific age and
gender group
DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes)
7 mo. to 3 years 3 mg
4 to 8 years 5 mg
9 to 13 years 8 mg
14 to 18 years 11 mg 9 mg 13 mg 14 mg
19+ 11 mg 8 mg 11 mg 12 mg