Recommended daily intake of vitamin D
| POPULATION | RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE OF VITAMIN D PER DAY, IU (μg) | TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OF VITAMIN D PER DAY, IU (μg) |
|---|---|---|
| Infants, mo | ||
| • 0–6 | 400 (10) | 1000 (25) |
| • 7–12 | 400 (10) | 1500 (38) |
| Children, y | ||
| • 1–3 | 600 (15) | 2500 (63) |
| • 4–8 | 600 (15) | 3000 (75) |
| • 9–18 | 600 (15) | 4000 (100) |
| Adults, y | ||
| • 19–70 | 600 (15) | 4000 (100) |
| • > 70 | 800 (20) | 4000 (100) |
| Pregnant and lactating women | 600 (15) | 4000 (100) |
Data from Health Canada.28