{"id":24,"date":"2015-10-20T16:30:11","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T16:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/nutrition\/?post_type=chapter&p=24"},"modified":"2019-10-31T18:26:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T18:26:19","slug":"nutrients-in-food","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/nutrition\/chapter\/nutrients-in-food\/","title":{"raw":"Nutrients in Food","rendered":"Nutrients in Food"},"content":{"raw":"Nutrients are divided into two groups: the [pb_glossary id=\"273\"]macronutrients[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong> (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and [pb_glossary id=\"261\"]micronutrients[\/pb_glossary]<\/strong> (vitamins and minerals). Table 2 shows Health Canada\u2019s recommendations for the daily diet of macronutrients for males and females over 19 years of age. For the recommended daily caloric requirement for youth and other ages, refer to Canada\u2019s Food Guide.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Table 2: Percentage of macronutrients in a balanced diet<\/caption>\r\n
Nutrient<\/strong><\/th>\r\n% of Diet (total kcal per day)<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Carbohydrate<\/td>\r\n45%-65%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Protein<\/td>\r\n20%-35%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fat<\/td>\r\n5%-10%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Percent Daily Value<\/h1>\r\nThe terms Reference Standards<\/em> and Daily Value (DV)<\/em> relate to the daily intake of specific nutrients except vitamins and minerals. The Recommended Daily Intake<\/em> (RDI)<\/em> refers to the intake of vitamins and minerals. A list of the DV and RDI for various nutrients is found in Table 3.\r\n\r\nPercent daily value (% DV) was developed to reflect the nutritional content of food products and provide the recommended daily amounts adults need as a part of a healthy diet. The % DV is used to convey how much of the daily amount of each nutrient is found in food products.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Table 3: Recommended daily intake<\/caption>\r\n
Nutrient<\/strong><\/th>\r\nDaily Value (DV)<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fat<\/td>\r\n65 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Saturated and trans fats<\/td>\r\n20 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Cholesterol<\/td>\r\n300 mg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sodium<\/td>\r\n2400 mg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Carbohydrate<\/td>\r\n300 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Fibre<\/td>\r\n25 g<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sugars<\/td>\r\nno DV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Protein<\/td>\r\nno DV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Vitamin A<\/td>\r\n1000 RE[footnote]Note: RE = retinol equivalents[\/footnote]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Vitamin C<\/td>\r\n60 mg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Calcium<\/td>\r\n1100 mg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Iron<\/td>\r\n14 mg<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nFor a consumer buying finished or prepared foods, it is important to read the nutrition labels in detail on all products. For example, it is better to choose foods with a low % DV of nutrients such as fat, sodium, and saturated and trans fats. A higher % DV is recommended for products high in nutrients such as fibre, vitamin A, calcium, and iron. More detail about the requirements of labels and the [pb_glossary id=\"265\"]nutrition facts table (NFT)<\/strong>[\/pb_glossary] is found in the last section of this chapter. For more information consult the CFIA website for Information within the Nutrition Facts Table<\/a>.","rendered":"

Nutrients are divided into two groups: the macronutrients<\/a><\/strong> (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and micronutrients<\/a><\/strong> (vitamins and minerals). Table 2 shows Health Canada\u2019s recommendations for the daily diet of macronutrients for males and females over 19 years of age. For the recommended daily caloric requirement for youth and other ages, refer to Canada\u2019s Food Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table 2: Percentage of macronutrients in a balanced diet<\/caption>\n
Nutrient<\/strong><\/th>\n% of Diet (total kcal per day)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate<\/td>\n45%-65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>\n20%-35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/td>\n5%-10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Percent Daily Value<\/h1>\n

The terms Reference Standards<\/em> and Daily Value (DV)<\/em> relate to the daily intake of specific nutrients except vitamins and minerals. The Recommended Daily Intake<\/em> (RDI)<\/em> refers to the intake of vitamins and minerals. A list of the DV and RDI for various nutrients is found in Table 3.<\/p>\n

Percent daily value (% DV) was developed to reflect the nutritional content of food products and provide the recommended daily amounts adults need as a part of a healthy diet. The % DV is used to convey how much of the daily amount of each nutrient is found in food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table 3: Recommended daily intake<\/caption>\n
Nutrient<\/strong><\/th>\nDaily Value (DV)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat<\/td>\n65 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturated and trans fats<\/td>\n20 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cholesterol<\/td>\n300 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sodium<\/td>\n2400 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbohydrate<\/td>\n300 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fibre<\/td>\n25 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sugars<\/td>\nno DV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>\nno DV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin A<\/td>\n1000 RE[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin C<\/td>\n60 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calcium<\/td>\n1100 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iron<\/td>\n14 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For a consumer buying finished or prepared foods, it is important to read the nutrition labels in detail on all products. For example, it is better to choose foods with a low % DV of nutrients such as fat, sodium, and saturated and trans fats. A higher % DV is recommended for products high in nutrients such as fibre, vitamin A, calcium, and iron. More detail about the requirements of labels and the nutrition facts table (NFT)<\/strong><\/a> is found in the last section of this chapter. For more information consult the CFIA website for Information within the Nutrition Facts Table<\/a>.<\/p>\n

  1. Note: RE = retinol equivalents ↵<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div>
    definition<\/span>