Table 1. Recommended dietary allowances for vitamin D .
Age | Male | Female | Pregnancy | Lactation |
---|---|---|---|---|
0–12 months* |
400 IU (10 mcg) |
400 IU (10 mcg) |
|
|
1–13 years |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
|
|
14–18 years |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
19–50 years |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
51–70 years |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
600 IU (15 mcg) |
|
|
>70 years | 800 IU (20 mcg) |
800 IU (20 mcg) |
AI, Adequate Intake; IU, international unit; mcg, microgram, 40 IU = 1 mcg.