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Table 6 Mean energy and micronutrient intake as per age categories

From: Food security and nutritional status of children under-five in households affected by HIV and AIDS in Kiandutu informal settlement, Kiambu County, Kenya

Age in months   RDAs Mean intake % Taking adequate
6 to 11 Energy (Kcal) 1200 1080 ± 196 91.4
Vitamin A (RE) 500 312 ± 52 28.6
Iron (mg) 11 6.62 ± 0.01 37.1
Zinc (mg) 3 2.6 ± 0.03 51.4
12 to 23 Energy (Kcal) 1200 1120 ± 182 90.8
Vitamin A (RE) 300 312 ± 52 24.6
Iron (mg) 8 6.62 ± 0.01 32.3
Zinc (mg) 3 2.6 ± 0.03 50.8
24 to 35 Energy (Kcal) 1400 1260 ± 216 91.3
Vitamin A (RE) 300 312 ± 52 26.1
Iron (mg) 7 6.62 ± 0.01 34.8
Zinc (mg) 3 2.6 ± 0.03 53.6
36 to 59 Energy (Kcal) 1400 1220 ± 209 88.6
Vitamin A (RE) 400 312 ± 52 32.4
Iron (mg) 10 6.62 ± 0.01 38.1
Zinc (mg) 5 2.6 ± 0.03 56.2