What is the daily requirement of potassium in a healthy adult?
Correct Answer: 2-3 g/day
Description: Minimum daily requirement for potassium in healthy adults is estimated to be 2g. The average intake of potassium among the adult population of industrialized world is approximately is 2-3 per day. Recommended daily intake of potassium to reduce risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and hea disease is 4-5g/d.
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