FSN 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Myplate

• School: University of Maine
• Department: Food Science and Nutrition
• Course: FSN 101
• Professor: Anthony Perkins

Document Summary

The dietary reference intakes are u. s. and canadian nutrient intake standards. The daily values are u. s. standards used on food labels. The dri set nutrient intake goals for individuals, standards for researchers and public policy makers, and tolerable upper limits. Rda,ai,ul, and ear lists are dri standards, along with amdr rangers for. The dri are up to date, optimal, and safe nutrient intakes for healthy people energy-yielding nutrients in the united states and canada. The dri are based on scientific data and generously cover the needs of virtually all healthy people in the us and canada. Estimated energy requirements are predicted to maintain body weight and to discourage unhealthy weight gain. The daily values are standards used solely on food labels to enable consumers to compare the nutrient values of foods. The dietary guidelines for americans address problems of undernutrition and. They recommend following a healthful eating pattern and being physically.