Nutrition Guidelines and Recommendations

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Nutrition Guidelines and Recommendations


Recommended Nutrient Intakes RNI’s

Designed to meet the needs of virtually the entire healthy population

RNI’s exceed the requirements of most people

Allow for a margin of safety, taking into account individual variation

Expressed as a daily requirement

Should be regarded as an average recommended intake over a period of days or weeks


Recommended Daily Intakes RDI’s

A reference standard for nutrition labeling purposes

RDI’s represent the highest RNI that exists for a nutrient for a particular age group

Expressed as the percentage of RDI of the nutrient on labels

Two RDI’s - one for children (<2 yrs), one for adults (>2 yrs)


Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians

Eight recommendations made by Health and Welfare Canada

Outline desirable characteristics of the Canadian diet

Recommendations are intended for educators and health professionals

User-friendly version includes 5 general statements to consider when choosing what to eat

These statements are as follows…


Enjoy a variety of foods


Emphasize cereals, breads, other grain products, vegetables, and fruits


Choose lower-fat dairy products, leaner meats, and foods prepared with little or no fat


Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy eating


Limit salt, alcohol, and caffeine


Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating

Translates nutrient recommendations into a food group plan

A guide to ensure a balanced intake of essential nutrients

Meets the needs of all Canadians four years of age and older

Aimed at the general population




Food Groups

Five food groups:

1. Grain Products2. Vegetables and fruits3. Milk products4. Meat and alternatives5. Other foods (such as junk food)




Food Servings Amount of food needed each day from the food groups varies

according to:

1. Age2. Body size3. Gender4. Activity level5. If you are pregnant6. If you are breast feeding

A range of servings is given in order to include the energy needs of all individuals

For example, a sedentary woman may require the lower number of servings, while an active male may choose the higher number of servings


Directional Statements within Canada’s Food Guide

Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group every day

Choose lower-fat foods more often

Choose whole grain and enriched products more often

Choose dark green and orange vegetables and orange fruit more often

Choose lower-fat milk products more often

Choose leaner meats, poultry and fish, as wellas dried peas, beans, and lentils more often

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Nutrition Guidelines and Recommendations