DRI and Food Labels & Standards (NUTR 150)
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Daily Value
A reference value for the recommended intake of nutrients on a food label.
Free
Contains no amount or trivial amounts of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars or Calories.
Low
5% or less of the Daily Value.
Good Source
10 to 19% of the Daily Value per serving for a particular nutrient
High (Excellent source, Rich in)
20% or more of the Daily Value per serving for a particular nutrient.
Reduced
Contains at least 25% less of a nutrient or energy than the regular product.
EAR (Estimate Average Requirements)
Estimated daily nutrient intake to meet the needs for 50% of healthy people.
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances)
Recommended nutrient intake level based on experimental data that will meet the needs of almost all (97-98%) of healthy people.
AI (Adequate Intake)
Recommended nutrient level used when an EAR or RDA cannot be established
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Levels)
Maximum daily intake levels that are unlikely to pose risks of adverse health effects.
DRI (Dietary Reference Intake)
A set of values used to evaluate the energy and nutrient intake of healthy people in Canada and the United States.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A set of evidenced-based recommendations for healthful eating to lower risk for chronic disease.