Recommended daily macronutrients, vitamins and minerals requirement for infants, toddlers and children's
For Infant's:
Nutrient's | 3 ~ 6 months | 6 ~ 9 months | 9 ~ 12 months |
Energy (kcal) | 700 | 810 | 950 |
Protein (grams) | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Calcium (mg) | 500 ~ 600 | 500 ~ 600 | 500 ~ 600 |
Iron (mg) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Vitamin A (mcg) | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Vitamin D (mcg) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Thiamin [Vitamin B1] (mg) | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.38 |
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2] (mg) | 0.42 | 0.49 | 0.57 |
Niacin [Vitamin B3] (mg) | 4.6 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
Vitamin B12 (mcg) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Folic Acid (mcg) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Fiber (gram) | 14 | 17 | 17 |
Sodium (mg) | 800 | 900 | 1000 |
Cholesterol (mg) | 200 max | 200 max | 200 max |
Total Fat (gram) | 27.3 | 31.6 | 37.1 |
Saturated Fat (gram) | 7 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
For Toddlers:
Nutrient's | 1 ~ 2 years | 2 ~ 3 years | 3 ~ 5 years |
Energy (kcal) | 1150 | 1350 | 1550 |
Protein (grams) | 19 | 22 | 25 |
Calcium (mg) | 400 ~ 500 | 400 ~ 500 | 400 ~ 500 |
Iron (mg) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Vitamin A (mcg) | 250 | 250 | 300 |
Vitamin D (mcg) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Thiamin [Vitamin B1] (mg) | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.62 |
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2] (mg) | 0.69 | 0.81 | 0.93 |
Niacin [Vitamin B3] (mg) | 7.6 | 8.9 | 10.2 |
Vitamin B12 (mcg) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Folic Acid (mcg) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Fiber (gram) | 19 | 21 | 23 |
Sodium (mg) | 1000 | 1200 | 1500 |
Cholesterol (mg) | 200 max | 200 max | 200 max |
Total Fat (gram) | 44.9 | 52.7 | 60.5 |
Saturated Fat (gram) | 11.5 | 13.5 | 15.5 |
Boys (5 ~ 17 years)
Nutrient's | 5~7 yrs | 7~9 yrs | 10~11 yrs | 12~13 yrs | 14~15 yrs | 16~17 yrs |
Energy (kcal) | 1850 | 2100 | 2200 | 2400 | 2650 | 2850 |
Protein (grams) | 30 | 39 | 49 | 61 | 74 | 80 |
Calcium (mg) | 400~500 | 400~500 | 600~700 | 600~700 | 600~700 | 500~600 |
Iron (mg) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
Vitamin A (mcg) | 300 | 400 | 575 | 725 | 725 | 750 |
Vitamin D (mcg) | 10 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Thiamin [Vitamin B1] (mg) | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.14 |
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2] (mg) | 1.11 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.44 | 1.59 | 1.71 |
Niacin [Vitamin B3] (mg) | 12.2 | 13.9 | 14.5 | 15.8 | 17.5 | 18.8 |
Vitamin B12 (mcg) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Folic Acid (mcg) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Fiber (gram) | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
Sodium (mg) | 1200 | 1500 | 1900 | 2200 | 2300 | 2300 |
Cholesterol (mg) | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max |
Total Fat (gram) | 59.2 | 67.2 | 70.4 | 76.8 | 84.8 | 91.2 |
Saturated Fat (gram) | 18.5 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26.5 | 28.5 |
Girls (5 ~ 17 years)
Nutrient's | 5~7 yrs | 7~9 yrs | 10~11 yrs | 12~13 yrs | 14~15 yrs | 16~17 yrs |
Energy (kcal) | 1750 | 1800 | 1950 | 2100 | 2150 | 2150 |
Protein (grams) | 30 | 39 | 51 | 63 | 66 | 60 |
Calcium (mg) | 400~500 | 400~500 | 600~700 | 600~700 | 600~700 | 500~600 |
Iron (mg) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Vitamin A (mcg) | 300 | 400 | 575 | 725 | 725 | 750 |
Vitamin D (mcg) | 10.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Thiamin (mg) | 0.7 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.86 |
Riboflavin (mg) | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.29 |
Niacin (mg) | 11.6 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.9 | 14.2 | 14.2 |
Vitamin B12 (mcg) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Folic Acid (mcg) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Fiber (gram) | 23 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 |
Sodium (mg) | 1200 | 1500 | 1900 | 2200 | 2300 | 2300 |
Cholesterol (mg) | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max | 300 max |
Total Fat (gram) | 61.3 | 63 | 68.3 | 73.5 | 75.3 | 75.3 |
Saturated Fat (gram) | 21 | 21.6 | 23.4 | 25.2 | 25.8 | 25.8 |
RDA: Recommended Dietary Allowances
Note: Above chart indicates average RDA for different ages and is only for reference, your child RDA intake may differ based on various factors, its is highly recommended to consult you family physician