Phosphorus was not included in the National Nutrition Survey II (2008). Regarding the intake of phosphorus in the German population, data exist from the 2004 Nutrition Report of the German Nutrition Society (DGE).
These data on phosphorus intake are based on estimates and only reflect the average intake. It is not possible to make statements about men and women with lower intakes below the mean value. However, this does not mean that there is no undersupply of phosphorus in the German population.
Regarding the supply situation, it can be stated:
- For the Federal Republic of Germany, there is no evidence of an insufficient supply status of phosphorus.
- Men as well as women take in an average of 1,240 to 1,350 mg of phosphorus per day, according to the Nutrition Report 2004. Thus, the supply recommendation of the DGE is achieved on average by all age groups.
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers have an additional requirement of 100 and 200 mg of phosphorus per day, respectively. These amounts are also achieved on average in the German population.
Since the intake recommendations of the DGE are based on the needs of healthy and normal weight people, an individual additional requirement (eg due todiet, stimulant consumption, long-term medication, etc.) may be above the intake recommendations of the DGE.
