daily value
[ˈdeɪli ˈvæljuː]
nounpl: daily values
valor diário de referência
1. The recommended daily amount of a nutrient that an average adult should consume, expressed as a percentage on food labels to help consumers understand nutritional content
The nutrition label shows that this cereal provides 25% of the daily value for fiber.
O rótulo nutricional mostra que este cereal fornece 25% do valor diário de referência para fibra.
2. A reference value established by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) used to calculate the percent daily value (%DV) listed on food packaging
The daily value for sodium is 2,300 milligrams per day for a 2,000-calorie diet.
O valor diário de referência para sódio é 2.300 miligramas por dia em uma dieta de 2.000 calorias.
The daily value system is a nutritional standard primarily used in the United States and Brazil on food labels to help consumers make informed dietary choices. In Brazil, this terminology became more standardized following ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) regulations. The %DV shown on labels helps consumers understand whether a food is high or low in a particular nutrient relative to recommended daily intake guidelines.
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