The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Zinc for girls aged 16-17 years is $12 \text{ mg/day}$.
This established RDA ensures adequate intake for the majority of healthy individuals within this specific demographic, supporting overall growth and development during adolescence.
| List I | List II |
| (a) 5 yrs old girl | (i) 29.5 g./day |
| (b) 9 yrs old boy | (ii) 60 g /day |
| (c) 16 yrs old girl | (iii) 20.1 g /day |
| (d) Adult male | (iv) 78 g/day |
| (e) Pregnant women | (v) 68 g/day |
| (vi) 55.5 g/day |