Group | Vitamin D Daily Dose | % Reference Intake |
---|---|---|
Children | 200 IU (5 μg) | 100% |
Adults (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) | 400 IU (10 μg) during the Autumn and Winter | 200% |
People with low sun exposure or decreased skin synthesis of vitamin D who may not get enough vitamin D from the sunlight (confined indoors or with covered skin, such as African, African-Caribbean or South Asian) | 400 IU (10 μg) | 200% |