vietnamDietary Reference Intakes for Iron in Vietnam

Men

Age RDA
0 - 1 years 10 ~ 11 mg
1 - 9 years 6 ~ 12 mg
10 - 19 years 11 ~ 12 mg
20 - 59 years 11 mg
60 years and abobe 11 mg

Women

Age RDA
0 - 1 years 10 ~ 11 mg
1 - 9 years 6 ~ 12 mg
10 - 19 years 12 ~ 24 mg
20 - 59 years 9 ~ 24 mg
60 years and abobe 9 ~ 24 mg

Pregnant Women in 1st Trimester

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 12 ~ 24 mg
20 - 59 years 9 ~ 24 mg
60 years and abobe 9 ~ 24 mg

Pregnant Women in 2nd Trimester

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 18 ~ 30 mg
20 - 59 years 15 ~ 30 mg
60 years and abobe 15 ~ 30 mg

Pregnant Women in 3rd Trimester

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 18 ~ 30 mg
20 - 59 years 15 ~ 30 mg
60 years and abobe 15 ~ 30 mg

Lactating Women, first 6 months

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 12 ~ 24 mg
20 - 59 years 9 ~ 24 mg
60 years and abobe 9 ~ 24 mg

Lactating Women, after 6 months

Age RDA
10 - 19 years 12 ~ 24 mg
20 - 59 years 9 ~ 24 mg
60 years and abobe 9 ~ 24 mg


Source: Ministry of Health Vietnam (1996) Vietnamese Recommended Dietary Allowances, Ministry of Health, Hanoi.