. "Other factors, such as pregnancy and illnesses, are also important.The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine Recommended Intakes for Individuals - Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs) for folate:Infants0 - 6 months: 65 mcg/day*7 - 12 months: 80 mcg/day**For infants from birth to 12 months, the Food and Nutrition Board established an Acceptable Intake (AI) for folate that is equivalent to" . . . .