united_statesDietary Reference Intakes for Iron in United States

Men

Age AI RDA UL
0 - 6 months 0.27 mg - 40 mg
7 - 12 months - 11 mg 40 mg
1 - 3 years - 7 mg 40 mg
4 - 8 years - 10 mg 40 mg
9 - 13 years - 8 mg 40 mg
14 - 18 years - 11 mg 45 mg
19 - 30 years - 8 mg 45 mg
31 - 50 years - 8 mg 45 mg
51 - 70 years - 8 mg 45 mg
70 years and abobe - 8 mg 45 mg

Women

Age AI RDA UL
0 - 6 months 0.27 mg - 40 mg
7 - 12 months - 11 mg 40 mg
1 - 3 years - 7 mg 40 mg
4 - 8 years - 10 mg 40 mg
9 - 13 years - 8 mg 40 mg
14 - 18 years - 15 mg 45 mg
19 - 30 years - 18 mg 45 mg
31 - 50 years - 18 mg 45 mg
51 - 70 years - 8 mg 45 mg
70 years and abobe - 8 mg 45 mg

Pregnant Women

Age AI RDA UL
14 - 18 years - 27 mg 45 mg
19 - 30 years - 27 mg 45 mg
31 - 50 years - 27 mg 45 mg

Lactating Women

Age AI RDA UL
14 - 18 years - 10 mg 45 mg
19 - 30 years - 9 mg 45 mg
31 - 50 years - 9 mg 45 mg


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