Table 2

Sodium: US dietary reference intakes levels4

GroupAdequate intake levels,
amount of sodium (g/day)
Tolerable upper intake levels,
amount of sodium (g/day)
0–6 months old0.12N/A
6–12 months old0.37N/A
1–3 years old1.01.5
4–8 years old1.21.9
9–13 years old1.52.2
14–50 years old1.52.3
51–70 years old1.32.3
>70 years old1.22.3
Pregnancy, lactation1.52.3