Dietary Reference Intakes for Salt equivalents in Japan (per day)
| Males | EAR | AI | DG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 months | - | 0.3 g | - |
| 6-11 months | - | 1.5 g | - |
| 1-2 years | - | - | <3 g |
| 3-5 years | - | - | <4 g |
| 6-7 years | - | - | <5 g |
| 8-9 years | - | - | <5.5 g |
| 10-11 years | - | - | <6.5 g |
| 12-14 years | - | - | <8 g |
| 15-17 years | - | - | <8 g |
| 18-29 years | 1.5 g | - | <8 g |
| 30-49 years | 1.5 g | - | <8 g |
| 50-69 years | 1.5 g | - | <8 g |
| 70 years and older | 1.5 g | - | <8 g |
| Females | EAR | AI | DG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 months | - | 0.3 g | - |
| 6-11 months | - | 1.5 g | - |
| 1-2 years | - | - | <3.5 g |
| 3-5 years | - | - | <4.5 g |
| 6-7 years | - | - | <5.5 g |
| 8-9 years | - | - | <6 g |
| 10-11 years | - | - | <7 g |
| 12-14 years | - | - | <7 g |
| 15-17 years | - | - | <7 g |
| 18-29 years | 1.5 g | - | <7 g |
| 30-49 years | 1.5 g | - | <7 g |
| 50-69 years | 1.5 g | - | <7 g |
| 70 years and older | 1.5 g | - | <7 g |