Human Nutrition 3(3+0)

Lesson 25 : Riboflavin

Requirements

Riboflavin is concerned mainly in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The intake of 0.55mg of riboflavin per 1000 Kcal as the requirement.

Table: RDA for Riboflavinosis for different age groups

Group	Riboflavin (mg/d)
Infants 0- 6 months 7- 12 months	0.3 0.4
Children 1- 3 years 4- 6 years 7- 9 years 10-12 years	0.6 0.8 1.0 1.3
Adolescent 13-15 years(Boys) 13-15 years(Girls) 16-18 years(Boys) 16-18 years(Girls)	1.6 1.4 1.8 1.2
Man Sedentary work Moderate work Heavy work	1.4 1.6 2.1
Woman Sedentary work Moderate work Heavy work Pregnant woman Lactation	1.1 1.3 1.7 +0.3 +0.4

Ref: Nutrition Expert group , ICMR(2010)