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VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES
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150ug for men and women
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175 for men and women
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200 for men and women
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250ug for men and women
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Detailed explanation-1: -UNITED STATES RECOMMENDATIONS – The Institute of Medicine has set the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iodine in adult men and women at 150 g per day. Individuals who add salt to their food regularly during cooking or at the table should use iodized salt.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adult men and women is 150 g/day. The median intake of iodine from food in the United States is approximately 240 to 300 g/day for men and 190 to 210 g/day for women.
Detailed explanation-3: -How much iodine do I need? Adults need 140 micrograms (g) of iodine a day. Most people should be able to get all the iodine they need by eating a varied and balanced diet.
Detailed explanation-4: -The recommended daily limit for iodine intake is 150 micrograms for men and non-pregnant women. The recommended daily intake is 220 to 250 micrograms for pregnant women and 250 to 290 micrograms for women who are breast-feeding.