Table 4.

Recommended dietary allowances of energy, vitamin, minerals, and elements for school-aged children

Energy and nutrientsa	6–8 years	9–12 years
Energy (kcal)	1694	1916
Vitamin C (mg)	25	45
Iron (mg)	10	8
Zinc (mg)	5	8
Calcium (mg)	800	1300
Magnesium (mg)	130	240

^aReference values of the Kenyan National Micronutrient Survey 2011 [2] except for energy (presented as means for boys/girls aged 6–8 years and 9–12 year, respectively) [30]