Nutritional Needs of Infants
Recommended Dietary Allowances*
| Nutrient |
Birth to 6 Months |
6 to 12 Months |
| Protein (grams/kilogram) of baby's weight |
13 g |
14 g |
| Vitamins |
| Vitamin A [micrograms (ug)] |
375 |
375 |
| Vitamin D (ug) |
7.5 |
10 |
| Vitamin E [milligrams (mg)] |
3 |
4 |
| Vitamin K (ug) |
5 |
10 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
30 |
35 |
| Thiamine (mg) |
0.3 |
0.4 |
| Riboflavin (mg) |
0.4 |
.05 |
| Niacin (mg) |
5 |
6 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) |
0.3 |
0.6 |
| Folacin (ug) |
0.3 |
0.5 |
| Vitamin G-12 (ug) |
0.3 |
0.5 |
| Minerals |
| Calcium (mg) |
400 |
600 |
| Phosphorus (mg) |
300 |
500 |
| Magnesium (mg) |
40 |
60 |
| Iron (mg) |
6 |
10 |
| Zinc (mg) |
5 |
5 |
| Iodine (ug) |
40 |
50 |
| Selenium (ug) |
10 |
15 |
Babies under 1 year get most of their vitamins and minerals
from
formula or milk. When solid foods are introduced they are
to
supplement, not replace, milk or formula. Only gradually
should
solid foods become major sources of nutrients.
Source: Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of
Sciences-National Research Council (www.cfsan.fda.gov)
Last Editorial Review: 6/18/2003
