HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -To accommodate increased iodine needs during pregnancy and lactation, the iodine RDA is 220 mcg/day for pregnant women and 290 mcg/day for lactating women [2].

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommend that women have 220 micrograms of iodine per day when pregnant and 270 micrograms per day when breastfeeding.

Detailed explanation-4: -How much iodine do you need? Iodine is a trace mineral and so we need only very small amounts. Most adults require up to 150 micrograms a day (a microgram is a millionth of a gram). Although only small amounts are needed, we need iodine regularly because we cannot store large amounts in the body.