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DIETARY REFERENCE VALUES FOR FAT AND CARBOHYDRATE


Introduction
What is a
Balanced Diet

Food Nutrient Terms
DRVs for Fat and
Carbohydrate

Modifying your Diet
Food Energy Balance
Vitamins and Minerals
Carbohydrate
Fibre
Cholesterol
Trans-Fatty Acids
Protein
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Sodium
Vitamin B6, Niacin
and Thiamin

Vitamin E
A Final Word


Nutrients Covered


FOR ADULTS AS A PERCENTAGE OF DAILY TOTAL ENERGY INTAKE

Individual
minimum
Population
average
Individual
maximum
Drinker
Non
Drinker
TOTAL FAT
33
35
Total fatty acids of which:-
30
32.5

Saturated
10
11
Cis-Polyunsaturated
6
6.5
10
Cis-Monounsaturated
12
13
Trans-fatty acids
2
2


TOTAL CARBOHYDRATE
47
50
Non-milk extrinsic sugar
0
10
11
30
Intrinsic and milk sugars and starch
37
39

The average percentage contribution to total energy does not add up to 100% because protein and alcohol are excluded. The actual population average intake for protein is 15% and a 5% (7% max.) allowance from alcohol has been assumed, based on current intakes, bringing the total percentage to 100.


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