Chromium in diet

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Diet - chromium

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.

Review Date: 03/02/2011
Reviewed By: 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.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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