Nutrition

Question 1

What are dietary reference values (DRVs)?

Answer 1

~Population guidelines to help individuals eat their required intake of food groups
~Simple, easy to follow
~Quantitive for nutrients e.g. energy, macronutrients, micronutrients

Question 2

What affects DRV?

Answer 2

~Age - children in monthly, yearly bands - adults (11-14, 15-18, 19-50, 50+)
~Sex
~Pregnancy & lactation