With respect to RDA (ICMR - NIN, 2020) of Iron, which of the following are correct?
A. 8 mg/d for 1-3 yr old children

B. 11 mg/d for 4-6 yr old children

C. 15 mg/d for 7-9 yr old children

D. 19 mg/d for 10-12 yr old boys

E. 29 mg/d for 10-12 yr old girls

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

Information Booster:
· These RDAs are designed to meet the needs of 98% of healthy individuals in the population.
· Children's iron requirements increase with age due to growth, tissue expansion, and in girls, onset of menstruation.
· Absorption efficiency (bioavailability) is factored in, typically assumed at 5% for diets primarily based on plant sources.