Table 3:
Recommended dietary allowances for vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
| Age | RDA in mg (IU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | |
| 0–6 months* | 4 (6) | 4 (6) |
| 7–12 months* | 5 (7.5) | 5 (7.5) |
| 1–3 years | 6 (9) | 6 (9) |
| 4–8 years | 7 (10.4) | 7 (10.4) |
| 9–13 years | 11 (16.4) | 11 (16.4) |
| >14 years | 15 (22.4) | 15 (22.4) |
| In pregnancy | 15 (22.4) | |
| If lactating | 19 (28.4) | |
RDA = recommended dietary allowances; IU = international units.
*
Adequate intake.
Source: Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids.63