HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2, 000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anywhere from 10% to 35% of your calories should come from protein. So if your needs are 2, 000 calories, that’s 200–700 calories from protein, or 50–175 grams.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sodium. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2, 300 milligrams of sodium per day in general. Our 2, 000-calorie meal plan meets this guideline with an average of just under 2, 300 milligrams of sodium per day.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the United States, the 2, 000 calories-a-day-number originates from what is known as the 1968 Recommended Daily Allowances. This benchmark was established as a guideline so consumers could be aware of the proper balance of nutrients required for healthy living regardless of age and sex.