Westwood Horizons Internet Cafe
Presents
Recommended Daily Nutrient Intake
www.nutrition.gov
History of Dietary Guideline
The United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ( www.usda.gov
)
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)
The National Cholesterol
Education Program (NCEP) ( www.nih.gov )
The American Heart Association
( www.americanheart.org )
Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
Calories
Total Fat (9 Calories per
gram) (About 30% of total calories)
Saturated Fat
Polyunsaturated Fat ( PUFA)
Monounsaturated Fat ( MUFA)
Cholesterol
Total Carbohydrate (4
Calories per gram) (about 60% of total calories)
Dietary Fiber
Total Protein ( 4
Calories per gram) (About 10 % of total calories)
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Percent Daily
Values (%DV)
Weights and Measures
1
Kilogram (Kg) = 2.2 Pounds (lb)
1 Kilogram = 1000 Grams (g)
1 Liter = 1000 Milliliter (ml))
1 Tablespoon (Tbs) = 15ml
1 Teaspoon (tsp) = 5 ml
1 Pound = 16 Ounces (oz)
1 Gallon = 4 qt = 8 pt = 128 fl
oz = 3.79 L = 16 Cups
1 Cup = 8 fl oz = 16 Tbs = 48
tsp =237 ml