What are the Adequate Intake (AI) values for potassium for adult males and adult females (age >19) used in this lesson?

• A. Adult males: 2,300 mg/day; Adult females: 1,800 mg/day, which are identical to the sodium CDRR.
• B. Adult males: 3,400 mg/day; Adult females: 2,600 mg/day.
• C. Adult males: 5,000 mg/day; Adult females: 4,000 mg/day because athletes require substantially more than the general AI.
• D. There is no AI for potassium; it must be determined clinically for each individual by a physician based on serum values.

Answer: (B)