Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate (Dietary Reference Intakes Series) [Hardcover]

Panel on Dietary Reference Intakes for Electrolytes and Water (Author), Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes (Author)

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Series: Dietary Reference Intakes Series | Publication Date: May 18, 2005

(Institute of Medicine) Presents the findings of a survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Board on Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. Specific survey data not cited. Offers recommendations for information needed to advance the understanding of human needs for water. Softcover, hardcover also available. DNLM: Nutritional requirements--Canada.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets for healthy people. This new report, the sixth in a series of reports presenting dietary reference values for the intakes of nutrients by Americans and Canadians, establishes nutrient recommendations on water, potassium, and salt for health maintenance and the reduction of chronic disease risk. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate discusses in detail the role of water, potassium, salt, chloride, and sulfate in human physiology and health. The major findings in this book include the establishment of Adequate Intakes for total water (drinking water, beverages, and food), potassium, sodium, and chloride and the establishment of Tolerable Upper Intake levels for sodium and chloride. The book makes research recommendations for information needed to advance the understanding of human requirements for water and electrolytes, as well as adverse effects associated with the intake of excessive amounts of water, sodium, chloride, potassium, and sulfate. This book will be an invaluable reference for nutritionists, nutrition researchers, and food manufacturers.

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Panel on Dietary Reference Intakes for Electrolytes and Water, Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes

Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: National Academies Press; 1 edition (May 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309091586
• ISBN-13: 978-0309091589
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)