The ICMR-NIN (2020) Recommended Dietary Allowance for iron for a non-pregnant, non-lactating Indian woman of reproductive age (20–39 years) is:

• A 29 mg/day
• B 19 mg/day ✓
• C 12 mg/day
• D 35 mg/day

Explanation

The 2020 ICMR-NIN revised RDA for iron for non-pregnant women of reproductive age (20–39 years) is 19 mg/day (revised from the earlier 21 mg/day). This is higher than for men (11–17 mg/day) because of menstrual losses. Pregnant women require 27–35 mg/day, and lactating women 17 mg/day. The earlier commonly cited figure of 21 mg/day was from 2010 ICMR recommendations; the 2020 revision should be used in current exams.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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