The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for a lactating woman (as per ICMR 2020 guidelines) is:

• A 600 µg RAE/day
• B 950 µg RAE/day ✓
• C 900 µg RAE/day
• D 400 µg RAE/day

Explanation

ICMR 2020 revised RDA for vitamin A in lactating women is 950 µg Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE) per day, accounting for the additional 350 µg RAE/day required for breast milk production above the non-pregnant adult female RDA of 600 µg RAE/day. Meeting this requirement prevents vitamin A deficiency in both mother and infant.

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

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