Table 1.
Recommended daily intake of iron, zinc, protein, and energy for target groups
| Age/sex | Iron (mg/day) | Zinc (mg/day) | Protein (g/day) | Energy (kcal/day) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | |||||
| 1–3 years | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1046 | |
| 4–5 years | 10 | 5 | 19 | 1742 | |
| Female | |||||
| 1–3 years | 7 | 3 | 13 | 992 | |
| 4–5 years | 10 | 5 | 19 | 1642 | |
| 15–18 years | 15 | 9 | 46 | 2368 | |
| 19–49 years | 18 | 8 | 46 | 2403 | |
| Pregnancy | |||||
| ≤18 years | 12 | First trimester | 46 | ||
| 19–49 years | 27 | 11 | Second trimester | 71 | (+340) |
| Third trimester | 71 | (+452) | |||
| Lactation | |||||
| ≤18 years | 10 | 13 | First 6 months | 71 | (+330) |
| 19–49 years | 9 | 12 | Second 6 months | 71 | (+400) |
Source: Adapted from the Dietary Reference Intake series, National Academies Press. Copyright 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 by the National Academy of Sciences, (Rolfes et al. 2011).