What is the daily requirement of potassium in a healthy adult?: (A) 2-3 g/day, (B) 3-4 g/day, (C) 4-5 g/day, (D) 5-7 g/day
Answer is A. Minimum daily requirement for potassium in healthy adults is estimated to be 2g. The average intake of potassium among the adult population of industrialized world is approximately is 2-3 per day. Recommended daily intake of potassium to reduce risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and hea disease is 4-5g/d.