Minerals 
Fluoride

TRACE

 RDI UNIT
/DAY
MALE - ADULT - 19 to 50 Years    
FEMALE - ADULT - 19 to 50 Years    
PREGNANCY - Trimester 1 - 18 and Under    
PREGNANCY - Trimester 1 - 19 and Over    
PREGNANCY - Trimester 2 - 18 and Under    
PREGNANCY - Trimester 2 - 19 and Over    
PREGNANCY - Trimester 3 - 18 and Under    
PREGNANCY - Trimester 3 -  19 and Over    
LACTATING - 18 and Under    
LACTATING - 19 and Over    
MALE - INFANTS - 0 to 6 Months    
FEMALE - INFANTS - 0 to 6 Months    
MALE - INFANTS - 7 to 12 Months    
FEMALE - INFANTS - 7 to 12 Months    
MALE - INFANTS - 1 to 3 Years    
FEMALE - INFANTS - 1 to 3 Years    
MALE - CHILDREN - 4 to 8 Years    
FEMALE - CHILDREN - 4 to 8 Years    
MALE - CHILDREN - 9 to 13 Years    
FEMALE - CHILDREN - 9 to 13 Years    
MALE - ADOLESCENTS - 14 - 18 Years    
FEMALE - ADOLESCENTS - 14 - 18 Years    
MALE - ELDERLY - Over 50    
FEMALE - ELDERLY - Over 50    

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FATS, OILS & SWEETS

MILK, YOGURT & CHEESE GROUP

MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, DRY BEANS, & NUTS GROUP

VEGETABLE GROUP

FRUIT GROUP

 

BREAD, CEREAL, RICE, & PASTA GROUP
Use sparingly 2-3 Servings 2-3 Servings 3-5 Servings 2-4 Servings 6-11 Servings
SOURCES
FLUORIDATED WATER
TEA
FISH
TOOTHPASTE
FUNCTIONS
STRENGTHENS TOOTH ENAMEL
BRITTLE FINGERNAILS
AT RISK
AREAS WITH UNFLUORIDATED WATER
 

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DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
DENTAL CARIES
 
TOXICITY SYMPTOMS
MOTTLED TEETH
KIDNEY DAMAGE
ABNORMAL BONES

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Last Update: March 19, 2005