What is Nutrient Reference Value?

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What is Nutrient Reference Value?

Answer 1

"Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) ( for Australia and New Zealand e.g.) provide recommended intakes for energy (kilojoules), protein, carbohydrate, fibre, fats, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients based on age, s*x and life stages." ( cit.)

The NRVs are made up of:

Recommended dietary intake

Estimated average requirements

Adequate intakes

Suggested dietary targets

Upper limits

Estimated energy requirement

Acceptable macronutrient distribution range

More details:

http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?PageID=2...

Nutrient Reference values used for labelling:

an example:

Per 100g

Carbohydrates (g):20

Protein  (g):50

Fat ( g):20

Vitamin A (mg):800[20]

Vitamin D (mg): 5[21]

Vitamin C (mg): 60

Thiamine (mg):1.4

Riboflavin  (mg):1.6

Niacin (mg):18

Vitamin B6 (mg):2

Folic acid (mg):200

Vitamin B12 (mg):1

Calcium (mg):800

Magnesium (mg): 300

Iron (mg):14

Zinc (mg):15

Iodine (mg ):150

Copper:Value to be established

Selenium: Value to be established

CODEX GUIDELINES ON NUTRITION LABELLING:

http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/005/Y2770E/y27...