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Chromium in diet - Recommendations

Alternative Names

Diet - chromium

Recommendations:

The Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine recommends the following dietary intake for chromium:

Infants

0 - 6 months: 0.2 micrograms per day (mcg/day)
7 - 12 months: 5.5 mcg/day

Children

1 - 3 years: 11 mcg/day
4 - 8 years: 15 mcg/day
Males age 9 - 13 years: 25 mcg/day
Females age 9 – 13 years: 21 mcg/day

Adolescents and Adults

Males age 14 -50: 35 mcg/day
Males age 51 and over: 30 mcg/day
Females age 14 - 18: 24 mcg/day
Females age 19 - 50: 25 mcg/day
Females age 51 and older: 20 mcg/day

The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide plate.

Specific recommendations depend on age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). Women who are pregnant or producing breast milk (lactating) need higher amounts. Ask your health care provider which amount is best for you.

Reviewed last on: 3/2/2011
Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Hamrick I, Counts SH. Vitamin and mineral supplements. Wellness and Prevention. December 2008:35(4);729-747.

Rakel D, ed. Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

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