HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Use %DV to determine if a serving of the food is high or low in an individual nutrient. As a general guide: 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low. 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.

Detailed explanation-2: -If a food has 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving, it is considered low in that nutrient. If it has 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving, it is considered high in that nutrient.

Detailed explanation-3: -Remember that your recommended daily values may be higher or lower, depending on your calorie needs. As a rule of thumb: If a food product provides 20 percent or more of the daily value, it is considered to be high in that nutrient. If the daily value is below 5 percent, it is considered to be low in that nutrient.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 5/20 rule of nutrition can help guide grocery shoppers when looking at nutrition labels. It indicates that a 20% or more daily value of any nutrient is a high amount, while 5% or less is low. If you’re looking for low sodium, for example, make sure the daily value is 5% or lower.