Tweaked Institute's of Medicine DRI

by ElectroJimLast updated May 26, 2017
Macro NutrientsAmountMax
Calories (kcal)2000
Carbohydrates (g)200
Protein (g)150
Total Fat (g)67
Saturated Fat (g)016
Monounsaturated Fat (g)0
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)0
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (g)1.63
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (g)5
Total Fiber (g)38
Soluble Fiber (g)9.5
Insoluble Fiber (g)28.5
Cholesterol (mg)0300
VitaminsAmountMax
Vitamin A (IU)300010000
Vitamin B6 (mg)1.7100
Vitamin B12 (ug)4
Vitamin C (mg)1102000
Vitamin D (IU)10004000
Vitamin E (IU)33.32220
Vitamin K (ug)120
Thiamin (mg)1.2
Riboflavin (mg)1.3
Niacin (mg)16900
Folate (ug)4001000
Pantothenic Acid (mg)5
Biotin (ug)40
Choline (mg)5503500
MineralsAmountMax
Calcium (g)12.5
Chloride (g)2.33.6
Chromium (ug)35
Copper (mg)1.610
Iodine (ug)1501100
Iron (mg)1145
Magnesium (mg)400
Manganese (mg)311
Molybdenum (ug)652000
Phosphorus (g)0.74
Potassium (g)4.7
Selenium (ug)75400
Sodium (g)1.62.3
Sulfur (g)1
Zinc (mg)1440
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Summary

Nutrient Profile Based on the Institute's of Medicine DRI for Males 19 - 30 years Old.

Notes

Macronutrient Distribution is based on a 2000 calories Zone diet (40% Carbohydrates, 30% Protein, 30% Fat).

Saturated Fat: Max based on American Health Association's recommendation.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Max of 3g based on FDA's recommendation. This decreases to 2g from dietary supplements.

Omega-6 Fatty Acids: RI based on a ratio of 2:1, compared to a medium intake of 2.5g of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Copper: increased at 1.6 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Iron: increased at 11 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Magnesium: Magnesium that is naturally present in food is not harmful and does not need to be limited. Max from a synthetic source is 350mg.

Manganese: increased at 3.0 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Molybdenum: increased at 65 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation. Selenium: increased at 75 μg/d to match British Nutrition Foundation's recommendation.

Sodium: increased at 1.6 mg/d to match British Nutrition Foundation's recommendation.

Zink: Increased at 14.0 mg/d, assuming a 900 LPI to match EFSA's recommendation.

Vitamin A: Check Source, decreased Max due to risk of hip fractures.

Vitamin B6: increased at 1.7 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Vitamin B12: increased at 4 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Vitamin C: increased at 110 mg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Vitamin D: increased at 1000 IU to match Harvard's Medical School Recommendation.

Vitamin E: From Synthetic Source.

Niacin: UL as nicotinic acid is 35mg.

Biotin: Increased at 40 μg/d to match EFSA's recommendation.

Sulphur: There is no documented recommended intake of sulphur. Up to 5g are considered therapeutic.

Sources:

Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes: Vitamins, Elements.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels: Vitamins, Elements.

Harvard Medical School Supplements Scorecard

American Health Association Fat Facts

EFSA

Britih Nutrition Requirements