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Magnesium in diet

Alternative Names: Diet - magnesium Recommendations: These are the recommended daily requirements of magnesium: Children 1-3 years old: 80 milligrams 4-8 years old: 130 milligrams 9-13 years old: 240 milligrams 14-18 years old (boys): 410 milligrams 14-18 years old (girls): 360 milligrams Adult females: 310 milligrams Pregnancy: 360-400 milligrams Breastfeeding women: 320-360 milligrams Adult males: 400 milligrams

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