· For Indians
Group |
Particulars |
Body weight (kg) |
**RDA (mg/day) |
Infants |
0-6 months |
5.4 |
0.1 |
|
6-12 months |
8.6 |
0.4 |
Children |
1-3 years |
12.2 |
0.9 |
|
4-6 years |
19.0 |
1.6 |
|
7-9 years |
26.9 |
1.6 |
Boys |
10-12 years |
35.4 |
1.6 |
|
13-15 years |
47.8 |
2.0 |
|
16-18 years |
57.1 |
2.0 |
Girls |
10-12 years |
31.5 |
1.6 |
|
13-15 years |
46.7 |
2.0 |
|
16-18 years |
49.9 |
2.0 |
Man |
Sedentary work |
60 |
2.0 |
|
Moderate work |
60 |
2.0 |
|
Heavy work |
60 |
2.0 |
Woman |
Sedentary work |
50 |
2.0 |
|
Moderate work |
50 |
2.0 |
|
Heavy work |
50 |
2.0 |
|
Pregnant |
50 |
2.5 |
|
Lactation-0-6 months |
50 |
2.5 |
|
Lactation-6-12 months |
50 |
2.5 |
· For U.S. residents
Age |
**RDA (mg/day) |
Infants |
0-6 months |
0.1* |
7-12 months |
0.3* |
Children |
1-3 years |
0.5 |
4-8 years |
0.6 |
Males |
9-13 years |
1 |
14-18 years |
1.3 |
19-30 years |
1.3 |
31-50 years |
1.3 |
51-70 years |
1.7 |
> 70 years |
1.7 |
Females |
9-13 years |
1 |
14-18 |
1.2 |
19-30 |
1.3 |
31-50 |
1.3 |
51-70 |
1.5 |
> 70 years |
1.5 |
Pregnancy |
1.9 |
Lactation |
2.0 |
*AI (adequate intake) values. * * R.D.A (Recommended Dietary Allowance)