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Iron Intake Recommendations

Iron is essential for oxygen transport in the blood. Requirements vary by age and dietary pattern.

RDA for Males

AgeRDA 1-3 years7 mg 4-8 years10 mg 9-13 years8 mg 14-18 years11 mg 19+ years8 mg

Vegetarians need 1.8x more iron because plant-based (non-heme) iron is less readily absorbed.

Exemple Résolu

A 30-year-old omnivore.

  1. Age 19+ base iron = 8 mg
  2. Omnivore multiplier = 1.0
  3. Daily iron = 8 x 1.0 = 8.0 mg
  4. Upper limit (adult) = 45 mg