Table 3 Micronutrient intakes expressed as percentages of the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs), and adequate dietary intakes (ADIs)
From: Nutrient intake, serum lipids and iron status of colligiate rugby players
| Forwarded (n=18) | Backs (n=16) | Controls (n=26) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | |||
| Potassium (mg) | ADI | 2000 | 139.2 ± 42.5 | 128.2 ± 45.3 | 99.4 ± 23.7 |
| Calcium (mg) | ADI | 900 | 74.3 ± 29.8 | 61.5 ± 30.2 | 52.4 ± 16.3 |
| Magnesium (mg) | RDA | 340 | 91.6 ± 23.8 | 83.4 ± 26.8 | 61.4 ± 14.1 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | ADI | 1050 | 130.4 ± 34.0 | 110.9 ± 42.5 | 89.2 ± 20.1 |
| Iron (mg) | RDA | 7.5 | 116.1 ± 39.1 | 96.4 ± 37.6 | 83.9 ± 23.1 |
| V.A (?gRE) | RDA | 750 | 70.1 ± 32.9 | 57.0 ± 31.9 | 54.7 ± 17.1 |
| V.B1 mg/ 1000kca | RDA | 0.54 | 68.3 ± 22.5 | 57.1 ± 20.8 | 46.1 ± 11.1 |
| V.B2 mg/ 1000kcal | RDA | 0.6 | 66.8 ± 23.7 | 58.0 ± 26.6 | 48.4 ± 12.1 |
| V.C (mg) | RDA | 100 | 71.4 ± 41.6 | 55.8 ± 23.3 | 53.9 ± 18.6 |