Dietary Recommendations

Question 1

NRVs

Answer 1

Haven't been updated since 2006
Revision done this year for flouride 
Used in Aus and nz 
Implemented to replace soley RDIs
More comprehensive 
RDI- 97-98% 
EAR- 50% 
AI- healthy pop 
SDTs- reduce risk of chronic disease 
UL- avoid toxicity 
EER- predicted to maintain energy balance

Question 2

Updates to the recommendations

Answer 2

Included fibre
Carb recommendations for infants
Recommendation for essential fatty acids
Water
Vitamins- biotin, pantothenic acid, choline, vit k
Minerals- chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, manganese’s, molybdenum, phosphorous
Changes to recommended intake of some nutrients - increased thiamine, B12, B6, folate, vit A l, calcium, zinc, iron and magnesium. Decreased riboflavin

Question 3

Children

Answer 3

EER without physical activity recommendations
AI protein recommendation
Fat- alpha linoleic, linoleic
Carbohydrate recommendation
No fibre recommendation for infants
Big change in micronutrient needs from 7-12 months

Question 4

Adults

Answer 4

Large variation in EER due to pa factor
Need to consume smaller proportions of omega 6
Makes generally have higher requirements except for iron and calcium