An increasing number of food labels include information on Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) – these represent the approximate amount of the featured nutrients that can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. |
We're all different and because of this we all have different nutritional needs. These needs are determined by several factors including age, gender and activity levels. |
There isn't enough space on most food labels to list GDAs for different population groups so to provide a general guide our GDAs are given for a typical adult woman. |
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Guideline Daily Amounts |
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Typical Adult/Woman |
Men |
Energy (calories) |
2000 |
2500 |
Protein (g) |
45 |
55 |
Carbohydrates (g) |
230 |
300 |
of which sugars (g) |
90 |
120 |
Fat (g) |
70 |
95 |
of which saturated (g) |
20 |
30 |
Fibre (g) |
24 |
24 |
Sodium (g) |
2.4 |
2.4 |
Equivalent as salt (g) |
6 |
6 |
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