united_statesDietary Reference Intakes for Copper in United States

Men

Age AI RDA UL
0 - 6 months 0.2 mg - -
7 - 12 months 0.22 mg - -
1 - 3 years - 0.34 mg 1 mg
4 - 8 years - 0.44 mg 3 mg
9 - 13 years - 0.7 mg 5 mg
14 - 18 years - 0.89 mg 8 mg
19 - 30 years - 0.9 mg 10 mg
31 - 50 years - 0.9 mg 10 mg
51 - 70 years - 0.9 mg 10 mg
70 years and abobe - 0.9 mg 10 mg

Women

Age AI RDA UL
0 - 6 months 0.2 mg - -
7 - 12 months 0.22 mg - -
1 - 3 years - 0.34 mg 1 mg
4 - 8 years - 0.44 mg 3 mg
9 - 13 years - 0.7 mg 5 mg
14 - 18 years - 0.89 mg 8 mg
19 - 30 years - 0.9 mg 10 mg
31 - 50 years - 0.9 mg 10 mg
51 - 70 years - 0.9 mg 10 mg
70 years and abobe - 0.9 mg 10 mg

Pregnant Women

Age AI RDA UL
14 - 18 years - 1 mg 8 mg
19 - 30 years - 1 mg 10 mg
31 - 50 years - 1 mg 10 mg

Lactating Women

Age AI RDA UL
14 - 18 years - 1.3 mg 8 mg
19 - 30 years - 1.3 mg 10 mg
31 - 50 years - 1.3 mg 10 mg


Source: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Intakes for Individuals, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies, 2004, retrieved 2009