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Comparison of average daily intake of protein and B vitamins in the Singapore Chinese Health Study (SCHS, n=63,154) versus the US RDA [26] for men and women (>51 years)
| Nutrient | SCHS | US RDA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| Protein intake (g/day) | 65 | 54 | 56 | 46 |
| Thiamin (B1) (mg/day) | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Riboflavin (B2) (mg/day) | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Niacin (B3) (mg/day) | 12.3 | 9.8 | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Pyridoxine (B6) (mg/day) | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Folate (B9) (μg/day) | 169 | 145 | 400 | 400 |
| Cobalamin (B12) (μg/day) | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
