Health Canada DRI Tables 31-50 as of 2010

by jstorryLast updated February 18, 2017
Macro NutrientsAmountMax
Calories (kcal)20433500
Carbohydrates (g)255
Protein (g)75.47
Total Fat (g)57
Saturated Fat (g)0
Monounsaturated Fat (g)0
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)0
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (g)1.6
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (g)17
Total Fiber (g)3850
Soluble Fiber (g)0
Insoluble Fiber (g)0
Cholesterol (mg)0

Nutrient amounts reviewed by:

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VitaminsAmountMax
Vitamin A (IU)300010000
Vitamin B6 (mg)1.3100
Vitamin B12 (ug)2.4
Vitamin C (mg)902000
Vitamin D (IU)6004000
Vitamin E (IU)22.351490
Vitamin K (ug)120
Thiamin (mg)1.2
Riboflavin (mg)1.3
Niacin (mg)1635
Folate (ug)4001000
Pantothenic Acid (mg)5
Biotin (ug)30
Choline (mg)5503500
MineralsAmountMax
Calcium (g)12.5
Chloride (g)2.33.6
Chromium (ug)35
Copper (mg)0.910
Iodine (ug)1501100
Iron (mg)845
Magnesium (mg)420
Manganese (mg)2.311
Molybdenum (ug)452000
Phosphorus (g)0.74
Potassium (g)4.7
Selenium (ug)55400
Sodium (g)1.52.3
Sulfur (g)0
Zinc (mg)1140
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From Health Canada

3.7 Litres of water a day is considered an adequate intake

Recommended Percentages of Energy:

  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 - 65 %
  • Total Protein: 10 - 35 %
  • Total Fat: 20 - 35 %
    • Total Omega-3: 5 - 10 %
    • Total Omega-6: 0.6 - 1.2 %

Iron: The requirement for iron is 1.8 times higher for vegetarians due to the lower bioavailability of iron from a vegetarian diet.

Zinc: The requirement for zinc may be as much as 50 percent greater for vegetarians, particularly for strict vegetarians whose major food staples are grains and legumes, due to the lower bioavailability of zinc from a vegetarian diet.

Potassium: The beneficial effects of potassium appear to be mainly from the forms of potassium found naturally in foods such as fruits and vegetables. Supplemental potassium should only be provided under medical supervision

Calcium: Because smoking increases oxidative stress and metabolic turnover of vitamin C, the requirement for smokers is increased by 35 mg/day.

Niacin: The UL for niacin applies only to synthetic forms obtained from supplements, fortified foods, or a combination of the two.

Folate: The UL for folate applies only to synthetic forms obtained from supplements, fortified foods, or a combination of the two.