Recommended daily intake (RDI)
Nutrient is found in all food and drinks they provide nourishment for the body. This nourishment comes in forms of * Substances which provide energy * Building blocks for bone, muscle, organs, hormones and blood * Substances needed for processes to occur in the body (like digestion) * Substances that protect the body
Nutrients are drawn from a wide variety of foods and the move varied your diet, the more likely you are to obtain all the nutrient you need.
The 4 Key Nutrients
The Daily Intake Guide features Energy + 4 Key Nutrients:
Fat, Saturated Fat, Sugars, Sodium (salt)
Additional Nutrients: Protein, Carbohydrates, Fibre, Vitamins & Minerals Recommended Daily Amounts Made Easy | | Women | Men | Calories (Kcals) | 2000 | 2500 | Total fat | 70g | 95g | Saturated fat | 20g | 30g | Unsaturated fats | 50g | 60g | Carbohydrates | 300g | 300g | Protein | 45g | 55g | Fruit and Veg | At least 5 portions | At least 5 portions | Salt (sodium) | 5g max (2g sodium) | 7g max (2.8g sodium) | Fluids (ideally Water but also includes squash, fruit juices, milk, tea and coffee etc.) | 6 – 8 glasses (1.2 litres) | 6 – 8 glasses (1.2 litres) | Alcohol | 2-3 units max (but no more than 14 units in a week) | 3-4 units max (but no more than 21 units in a week) | http://www.mydailyintake.net/nutrients/ http://www.npt.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=3360
RDI: Recommended Daily Intake - The amounts sufficient, or more than sufficient, for the nutritional needs of practically all healthy persons in a population. (Food as actually eaten). http://www.nutrition-matters.co.uk/misc/nutritional_definitions.htm Reference Nutrient intakes
How are nutritional requirements estimated?
It is difficult to be specific about individual energy and nutrient requirements as they will vary depending on age, gender, and activity levels. However,