Daily reference tool

Micronutrient references for growing children.

Enter a child’s details to see US Recommended Dietary Allowances for eight vitamins and minerals.

Pip reading a nutrition report

Daily micronutrient reference calculator

These values are planning references for generally healthy children. They do not measure intake, absorption, or nutrient status. Based on the values used by the USDA DRI Calculator.

Height and weight matter in broader nutrition assessment, but they do not change the micronutrient values shown here. Nothing is stored.

Enter the child’s details to see the reference amounts.

Based on US Dietary Reference Intakes from the National Academies, as presented by the USDA and NIH. Educational information only. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual needs, suspected deficiency, medical conditions, or supplements.