Daily Nutrient Values Based On Average Needs Recommended By IoM
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Nutrition information presented as percent daily value on food and dietary supplement labels should be based on a population-weighted estimated average requirement (EAR) where available, according to the Institute of Medicine Food & Nutrition Board
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