Health Diaries
Nutrients You May Be Deficient In From the USDA (United States Department Of Agriculture) Food and Nutrition Centre
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/food/general-nutrition/1028.html
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), adult Americans may not get enough of the following nutrients:
Nutrient | Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) |
---|---|
Calcium | 1,000 milligrams (mg) |
Potassium | 4,700 mg |
Fiber | 25 grams (g) for women |
38 g for men | |
Magnesium | 320 mg for women |
420 mg for men | |
Vitamin A | 2,310 international units (IU) for women |
3,000 IU for men | |
Vitamin C | 75 mg for women |
90 mg for men | |
Vitamin E | 15 mg |
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Estimated Average Requirements
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