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Vitamin A RDA
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)for vitamin A was revised in 2001 by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the Institute of Medicine. This revised RDA accounts for Vitamin A levels compatible with optimal health.
RDA For Vitamin A as Preformed Vitamin A (Retinol)
| Stage in Life |
Age |
Males: mcg/day (IU/day) |
Females: mcg/day (IU/day)
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| Infants |
0-6 months |
400 (1333 IU) |
400 (1333 IU) |
| Infants |
7-12 months |
500 (1667 IU) |
500 (1667 IU) |
| Children |
1-3 yrs |
300 (1000 IU) |
300 (1000 IU) |
| Children |
4-8 yrs |
400 (1333 IU) |
400 (1333 IU) |
| Children |
9-13 yrs |
600 (2000 IU) |
600 (2000 IU) |
| Adolescents |
4-18 yrs |
900 (3000 IU) |
900 (3000 IU) |
| Adults |
19 yrs plus |
900 (3000 IU) |
700 (2333 IU) |
| Pregnancy |
18 yrs plus |
Not Applicable |
750 (2500 IU) |
| Pregnancy |
19 yrs plus |
Not Applicable |
770 (2567 IU) |
| Breastfeeding |
upto 18 yrs |
Not Applicable |
1200 (4000 IU) |
| Breastfeeding |
19yrs plus |
Not Applicable |
1300 (4333 IU) |
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