HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Percent Daily Value (%DV) The % Daily Value (%DV) is the percentage of the Daily Value for each nutrient in a serving of the food. The Daily Values are reference amounts (expressed in grams, milligrams, or micrograms) of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day.

Detailed explanation-2: -%DV on the label is a handy tool to help you make informed choices about what you eat and drink. You can use it to: Check if a 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, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.

Detailed explanation-3: -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developed DVs to help consumers compare the nutrient contents of foods and dietary supplements within the context of a total diet. The DV for calcium is 1, 300 mg for adults and children age 4 years and older [13].

Detailed explanation-4: -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. One serving adds 17g of sugar to your diet and represents 34% of the Daily Value for Added Sugars.