Australian Approved Name (AAN): Sodium
Molecular formula: Na
Molecular weight: 22.99
AI for Sodium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 120mg/day
Infants – 7-12 months – 170mg/day
Children – 1-3 years – 200-400mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 300-600mg/day
Children – 9-13 years – 400-800mg/day
Children – 14-18 years – 460-920mg/day
Adults – 460-920mg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 460-920mg/day
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Allowable only as a component of an active listable Sodium salt