We’re hearing more and more about the amount of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids we should be eating every day. Having a tough time keeping it all straight? Here’s a quick list of the daily values of all the basics on your Nutrition Facts list, based on a 2,000 calorie diet (for adults and children over 4 only!)
Daily Reference Values (DRVs)-
Food Component- DRV
Fat- 65 grams (g)
Saturated- fatty acids 20 g
Cholesterol- 300 milligrams (mg)
Total carbohydrate- At least 130 g
Fiber- At least 25 g
Sodium- 1,500-2,400 mg
Potassium- At least 47,000 mg
Protein**- 50 g
**DRV for protein does not apply to certain populations; Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for protein has been established for these groups: children 1 to 4 years: 16 g; infants under 1 year: 14 g; pregnant women: 60 g; nursing mothers: 65 g.
References: Mayo Clinic and FDA
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