## Iodine RDA in India **Key Point:** The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iodine for adult non-pregnant women in India is **150 μg/day** as per the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorder (NPICDD). ### RDA Across Different Groups | Population Group | RDA (μg/day) | | --- | --- | | Children (1–6 years) | 90 | | Children (7–9 years) | 120 | | Adolescents & adults (≥10 years) | 150 | | Pregnant women | 200 | | Lactating women | 150 | **High-Yield:** These values are standardized across Indian public health guidelines and are frequently tested in NEET PG PSM examinations. The RDA increases during pregnancy (200 μg/day) to meet fetal thyroid development needs. **Clinical Pearl:** Iodine deficiency remains endemic in certain regions of India despite salt iodization programs. Universal Salt Iodization (USI) at 30 ppm (parts per million) is the primary intervention strategy.
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