Skill:
• Use of databases of nutritional content of foods to calculate intakes of essential nutrients from a daily diet
The recommended daily intake for a nutrient (RDI) is the daily dietary level required to meet the requirements of health
- It is an estimate only and will vary according to age, gender, activity levels and medical conditions
The recommendations are based on a daily energy intake of 8400 kJ (2000 kcal) for healthy adults
- On food packages, this information is usually presented as a percentage of a daily total (based on identified serving size)
Recommended Daily Intake (RDI)
Dietary intake can be recorded and compared against levels of energy expenditure in order to monitor weight change
- There are a variety of online databases and software programs that can be used to calculate dietary intake and expenditure
A free online database and nutritional calculator can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
