Table 1.
Iodine intake requirements according to age according to the regulatory authorities.
| Age | Adequate Intake (ug/Day) REF * for EFSA |
Recommended Iodine Intake (ug/Day) REF ** for WHO |
|---|---|---|
| 0–6 months old | - | 90 |
| 7–12 months old | 70 | 90 |
| 1–6 years old | 90 | 90 |
| 7–10 years old | 90 | 120 |
| 11–14 years old | 120 | 120–150 |
| 15–17 years old | 130 | 150 |
| ≥18 years old | 150 | 150 |
| During pregnancy | 200 | 250 |
| During lactation | 200 | 250 |
REF, reference; * European Food Safety Authority Panel, EFSA J, 2014 [8]. ** World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Vitamin and Mineral Requirements in Human Nutrition: Report of a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation. 2nd ed. World Health Organization; Geneva, Switzerland: 2004. [(accessed on 11 February 2024)] [9].