thailandDietary Reference Intakes for Iron in Thailand

Men

Age RDA
0 - 1 years 6 ~ 8 mg
1 - 9 years 10 mg
10 - 19 years 10 ~ 12 mg
20 - 59 years 10 mg
60 years and abobe 10 mg

Women

Age RDA
0 - 1 years 6 ~ 8 mg
1 - 9 years 10 mg
10 - 19 years 15 mg
20 - 59 years 10 ~ 15 mg
60 years and abobe 10 ~ 15 mg

Pregnant Women in 1st Trimester

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 45 mg
20 - 59 years 40 ~ 45 mg
60 years and abobe 40 ~ 45 mg

Pregnant Women in 2nd Trimester

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 45 mg
20 - 59 years 40 ~ 45 mg
60 years and abobe 40 ~ 45 mg

Pregnant Women in 3rd Trimester

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 45 mg
20 - 59 years 40 ~ 45 mg
60 years and abobe 40 ~ 45 mg

Lactating Women, first 6 months

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 15 mg
20 - 59 years 10 ~ 15 mg
60 years and abobe 10 ~ 15 mg

Lactating Women, after 6 months

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 15 mg
20 - 59 years 10 ~ 15 mg
60 years and abobe 10 ~ 15 mg


Source: Department of Health Thailand (1989) Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances and Dietary Guidelines for Thais, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok.