Hi YH,
YH wrote:
> Am I right to say that the supplement dosage depends
> on the body mass of the person ?
Well, strictly speaking, yes; and good for you for considering that
point. It's true that nutrient amounts for infants and children are
given according to weight. After that, though, it depends on the
nutrient more than adult weight. Calcium, for example, was 800 mg/day
for children age 1-10, and males and females 25+; 1200 mg/day for males
and females 11-24 and pregnant/lactating females (the recommendations
have since been raised for several areas). So body mass doesn't have
anything to do with calcium requirements for a great many people.
Need for a couple of B vitamins diminishes with age, and aren't
dependent on body mass.
It's best to see a registered dietitian, who can perform an individual
assessment to determine your personal needs and whether you need
supplements.
Best regards,
Kathrynne
--
Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease"
"Constipation and Parkinson's" -- audiocassette & guidebook
"Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease"
& Risk Assessment Tools
"Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson's disease,"
J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999.
http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/
