Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium in United States (per day)

Males AI UL
0-6 months 120 mg -
7-12 months 370 mg -
1-3 years 1000 mg 1500 mg
4-8 years 1200 mg 1900 mg
9-13 years 1500 mg 2200 mg
14-18 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
19-30 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
31-50 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
50-70 years 1300 mg 2300 mg
70 years and older 1200 mg 2300 mg
Females AI UL
0-6 months 120 mg -
7-12 months 370 mg -
1-3 years 1000 mg 1500 mg
4-8 years 1200 mg 1900 mg
9-13 years 1500 mg 2200 mg
14-18 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
19-30 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
31-50 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
50-70 years 1300 mg 2300 mg
70 years and older 1200 mg 2300 mg
Pregnancy AI UL
less than 18 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
19-30 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
31-50 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
Lactation AI UL
less than 18 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
19-30 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
31-50 years 1500 mg 2300 mg
Reference: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Intakes for Individuals, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies, 2010