How much Iron ?

 

    Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Iron

Age	Male	Female	Pregnancy	Lactation
Birth to 6 months	0.27 mg*	0.27 mg*
7–12 months	11 mg	11 mg
1–3 years	7 mg	7 mg
4–8 years	10 mg	10 mg
9–13 years	8 mg	8 mg
14–18 years	11 mg	15 mg	27 mg	10 mg
19–50 years	8 mg	18 mg	27 mg	9 mg
51+ years	8 mg	8 mg

* Adequate Intake (AI)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

People who regularly engage in intense exercise—female athletes, distance runners,

 vegetarian athletes—may need 30 percent more iron than normal. If you are an athlete, 

you should talk to your health care provider about the need for extra iron.