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Table 3.2.3.1

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Recommendations for iodine intake (μg/day) by age or population group

Age or population group^a	US Institute of Medicine (4)	Age or population group^c	World Health Organization (3)
Infants 0–12 months^b	110–130	Children 0–5 years	90
Children 1–8 years	90	Children 6–12 years	120
Children 9–13 years	120
Adults ≥14 years	150	Adults >12 years	150
Pregnancy	220	Pregnancy	250
Lactation	290	Lactation	250

Age or population group^a	US Institute of Medicine (4)	Age or population group^c	World Health Organization (3)
Infants 0–12 months^b	110–130	Children 0–5 years	90
Children 1–8 years	90	Children 6–12 years	120
Children 9–13 years	120
Adults ≥14 years	150	Adults >12 years	150
Pregnancy	220	Pregnancy	250
Lactation	290	Lactation	250

^a

Recommended daily allowance.

^b

Adequate intake.

^c

Recommended nutrient intake.