Table 6 Mean energy and micronutrient intake as per age categories
Age in months | Â | 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 |