Daily required dose of iron in an adult man is: March 2005

Ans. C: 0.9 mg Requirement of iron: 0.7 mg is requirement for infants (5-12 months) and post-menopausal woman 0.8 mg is required for first half of pregnancy 0.9 mg is the amount required by an adult male 1.0 mg is required by children (1-12 years)