- For Indians (as folic acid)
Group |
Particulars |
Body weight (kg) |
* *RDA (mg/day) |
Infants |
0-6 months |
5.4 |
25 |
|
6-12 months |
8.6 |
25 |
Children |
1-3 years |
12.2 |
30 |
|
4-6 years |
19.0 |
40 |
|
7-9 years |
26.9 |
60 |
Boys |
10-12 years |
35.4 |
70 |
|
13-15 years |
47.8 |
100 |
|
16-18 years |
57.1 |
100 |
Girls |
10-12 years |
31.5 |
70 |
|
13-15 years |
46.7 |
100 |
|
16-18 years |
49.9 |
100 |
Man |
Sedentary work |
60 |
100 |
|
Moderate work |
60 |
100 |
|
Heavy work |
60 |
100 |
Woman |
Sedentary work |
50 |
100 |
|
Moderate work |
50 |
100 |
|
Heavy work |
50 |
100 |
|
Pregnant |
50 |
400 |
|
Lactation-0-6 months |
50 |
150 |
|
Lactation-6-12 months |
50 |
150 |
· For U.S. residents
Age |
* *RDA (mg/day) |
Infants |
0-6 months |
65** |
7-12 months |
80** |
Children |
1-3 years |
150 |
4-8 years |
200 |
Males |
9-13 years |
300 |
14-18 years |
400 |
19-30 years |
400 |
31-50 years |
400 |
51-70 years |
400 |
> 70 years |
400 |
Females |
9-13 |
300 |
14-18 |
400 |
19-30 |
400 |
31-50 |
400 |
51-70 |
400 |
> 70 years |
400 |
Pregnancy |
600 |
Lactation |
500 |
*AI (adequate intake) values. * *R.D.A (Recommended Dietary Allowance)