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Diet
& Nutrition
Iron Tables - Recommended Intake
Recommended
intakes of Iron (mg)
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Age |
US RDA |
Can RNI |
UK RNI |
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Infants |
Up to 6 months |
6 |
0.3 |
4.3 |
| |
6 months –
1 year |
10 |
7 |
7.8 |
| |
1-3 |
10 |
6 |
6.9 |
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Children |
4-6 |
10 |
8 |
6.1 |
| |
7-10 |
10 |
8 |
8.7 |
|
Males |
11-14 |
12 |
10 |
11.3 |
| |
15-18 |
12 |
10 |
11.3 |
| |
19-24 |
10 |
9 |
8.7 |
| |
25-50 |
10 |
9 |
8.7 |
| |
51+ |
10 |
9 |
8.7 |
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Females |
11-14 |
15 |
13 |
14.8 |
| |
15-18 |
15 |
12 |
14.8 |
| |
19-24 |
15 |
13 |
14.8 |
| |
25-50 |
15 |
13 |
14.8 |
| |
51+ |
10 |
8 |
8.7 |
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Pregnant |
|
30 |
+10 |
No increment |
|
Lactating |
First 6
months |
15 |
No increment |
No increment |
| |
Second 6 months |
15 |
No increment |
No increment |
Note:
US RDA = Untied States Recommended Dietary Allowance
Can RNI = Canadian Recommended Nutrient Intake
UK RNI = United Kingdom Reference Nutrient Intake
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