Recommended Daily…(RDI’s, DV’s, DVA’s or DRV’s)
The following post is information on RDI’s, DV’s, DVA’s or DRV’s or whatever they might be called now. This is taken from the FDA site.
Daily Reference Values (DRVs)
(Based on 2,000 calories a day for adults and children over 4 only)
RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances): a set of estimated nutrient allowances established by the National Academy of Sciences. It is updated periodically to reflect current scientific knowledge.
| Food Component | DRV |
| fat | 65 grams (g) |
| saturated | fatty acids 20 g |
| cholesterol | 300 milligrams (mg) |
| total carbohydrate | 300 g |
| fiber | 25 g |
| sodium | 2,400 mg |
| potassium | 3,500 mg |
| protein** | 50 |
**DRV for protein does not apply to certain populations; Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for protein has been established for these groups: children 1 to 4 years: 16 g; infants under 1 year: 14 g; pregnant women: 60 g; nursing mothers: 65 g.
RDIs Replace U.S. RDAs
Unlike DRVs, which are a new concept, many consumers may already have a good idea of what the RDIs are. That’s because the RDIs (the former U.S. RDAs used by FDA) have been around for almost 20 years as the established estimated values for vitamins, minerals and protein.
Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs)
(Based on National Academy of Sciences’ 1968 Recommended Dietary Allowances)
Nutrient Amount vitamin A 5,000 International Units (IU) vitamin C 60 milligrams (mg) thiamin 1.5 mg riboflavin 1.7 mg niacin 20 mg calcium 1.0 gram (g) iron 18 mg vitamin D 400 IU vitamin E 30 IU vitamin B6 2.0 mg folic acid 0.4 mg vitamin B12 6 micrograms (mcg) phosphorus 1.0 g iodine 150 mcg magnesium 400 mg zinc 15 mg copper 2 mg biotin 0.3 mg pantothenic acid 10 m
The provisions of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act and the Dietary Supplement Act of 1992 require FDA to retain these estimated values for at least another year.
Although consumers will continue to see vitamins and minerals expressed as percentages on the label, these percentages now refer to the Daily Values.
Getting to Know DVs
Like any new concept, DVs may take some getting used to but, through education and practice, FDA and USDA believe it soon will become second nature to many consumers.
“As more and more new labels make their way into the marketplace,” Lewis said, “people will gradually become familiar with the DV term and be able to use the information effectively.”
“I think consumers are going to find it very helpful,” she said.
Paula Kurtzweil is a member of FDA’s public affairs staff.
Alphabet Soup Made Appetizing
DVs (Daily Values): a new dietary reference term that will appear on the food label. It is made up of two sets of references, DRVs and RDIs.
DRVs (Daily Reference Values): a set of dietary references that applies to fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, sodium, and potassium.
RDIs (Reference Daily Intakes): a set of dietary references based on the Recommended Dietary Allowances for essential vitamins and minerals and, in selected groups, protein. The name “RDI” replaces the term “U.S. RDA.”
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