- For U.S. residents
Group | Age (y) | Zinc (mg/day) |
Infants | 0.5-0.5 | 5 |
0.5-1.0 | 5 | |
Children | 1-3 | 10 |
4-6 | 10 | |
7-10 | 10 | |
Males | 11-14 | 15 |
15-18 | 15 | |
19-24 | 15 | |
25-50 | 15 | |
51+ | 15 | |
Females | 11-14 | 12 |
15-18 | 12 | |
19-24 | 12 | |
25-50 | 12 | |
51+ | 12 | |
Pregnant | 15 | |
Lactating | 1st 6 months | 19 |
2nd 6 months | 16 |