HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

NUTRITION VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many milligram (mg) of Vitamin C do adult men need?
A
10 mg
B
75 mg
C
95 mg
D
90 mg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The recommended daily amount for vitamin C is 75 milligrams (mg) a day for women and 90 mg a day for men. During pregnancy, 120 mg a day are recommended. The upper limit for all adults is 2, 000 mg a day.

Detailed explanation-2: -The recommended vitamin C dosage per day for healthy women is 75 mg per day (120 mg per day for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding). For adults, the tolerable upper intake level (UL)-the highest daily intake likely to pose no risks-is 2, 000 mg per day.

Detailed explanation-3: -RDA: The Recommended Dietary Allowance for adults 19 years and older is 90 mg daily for men and 75 mg for women. For pregnancy and lactation, the amount increases to 85 mg and 120 mg daily, respectively. Smoking can deplete vitamin C levels in the body, so an additional 35 mg beyond the RDA is suggested for smokers.

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