Nutrition charts for adults


    • What is the difference between the RDA and the DV for adults?

      Recommended intakes of nutrients vary by age and sex and are known as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and Adequate Intakes (AIs). However, one value for each nutrient, known as the Daily Value (DV), is selected for the labels of dietary supplements and foods. A DV is often, but not always, similar to one’s RDA or AI for that nutrient.


    • What are the FDA recommended daily nutritional requirements?

      As a general guide: 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low. 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high. Higher in dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Lower in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.




    • [PDF File]GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS Healthy Eating Pattern 2015-2020

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      • Less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium each day for adults and children ages 14 and up (less for younger children) Sodium comes from table salt — but most of the sodium we eat comes from foods that are packaged or served in restaurants. When buying foods in the store, check the Nutrition Facts label and choose the option with the


    • [PDF File]2021 nutrition chart - Taste For Life

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      ® nutrition chart 2021 0721 FAT–SOLUBLE VITAMINS (Remain in the body.) VITAMINS & MINERALS ACTION FOOD SOURCES RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes) The five carotenoids below are converted into vitamin A in the body. Antioxidant needed for eye and skin health and immunity; may help fight cancer. Animal foods, fish liver ...


    • [PDF File]Interactive Nutrition Facts Label - Vitamins and Minerals Chart

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      Vitamin C. Antioxidant. Collagen and connective tissue formation. Immune function. Wound healing. Fruit (e.g., cantaloupe, citrus fruits, kiwifruit, and strawberries) Juices (e.g., oranges,...


    • [PDF File]Table E3.1.A4. Nutritional goals for each age/sex group used ...

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      Protein, g Protein, % kcal Carbohydrate, g Carbohydrate, %kcal Dietary Fiber, g Total fat, %kcal Saturated fat, %kcal Linoleic acid, g Linolenic acid, g Minerals Calcium, mg Iron, mg Magnesium, mg Phosphorus, mg Potassium, mg Sodium, mg Zinc, mg Copper, mg Manganese, mg Selenium, mg Vitamins


    • [PDF File]Nutrition and Your Health: DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS

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      BMI measures weight in relation to height. The BMI ranges shown above are for adults. They are not exact ranges of healthy and unhealthy weights. However, they show that health risk increases at higher levels of overweight and obesity. Even within the healthy BMI range, weight gains can carry health risks for adults.


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