NURSING ANM AND GNM

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: -Now look at the %DVs on the label example: 12g fat equals 18%DV. When one serving of macaroni and cheese contains 18%DV for Total Fat, that means you have 82% of your fat allowance left for all the other foods you eat that day (100%-18%=82%).

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.