Table 3.
Overview of dietary reference values for vitamin K (expressed as phylloquinone) for pregnant and lactating women
| D‐A‐CH (2015)a | NCM (2014) | WHO/FAO (2004)a | AFSSA (2001)a | IOM (2001)a | SCF (1993) | DH (1991) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnant women (μg/day) | 75b | ||||||
| 60 | – | 55 | 45 | 90c | – | – | |
| Lactating women (μg/day) | 75b | ||||||
| 60 | – | 55 | 45 | 90c | – | – |
D‐A‐CH: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung, Österreichische Gesellschaft für Ernährung, Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Ernährung; NCM: Nordic Council of Ministers; WHO/FAO: World Health Organization/Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Afssa: Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des aliments; IOM: US Institute of Medicine; SCF: Scientific Committee on Food; DH: UK Department of Health.
a
Derived considering an intake of 1 μg/kg body weight per day.
b
Girls aged 14–18 years.
c
Adults.