| Category | Age | Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Infants |
0–6 months |
65 ug (0.065 mg) |
|
7–12 months |
80 ug (0.08 mg) |
|
|
Children |
1–3 years |
150 ug (0.15 mg) |
|
4–8 years |
200 ug (0.2 mg) |
|
|
9–13 years |
300 ug (0.3 mg) |
|
|
Teens and adults |
Over 13 years |
400 ug (0.4 mg) |
|
Pregnant women |
All ages |
400 ug (0.4 mg) |
|
Nursing women |
All ages |
500 ug (0.5 mg) |
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
| Last Updated | March 5, 2007 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 03/05/2007
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