NNR 2012 Energy Short version
Summary of NNR 2012 recommendations to healthy individuals
NNR 2012 recommend an adequate intake of essential nutrients of protein, fat, minerals and vitamins, preferable in the form of animal proteins and fats which contain enough minerals and vitamins.
NNR 2012 recommends a normal daily intake of essential animal protein of at least 0,5 g/kg bodyweight.
NNR 2012 recommends a sufficient intake of fats to satisfy the energy and metabolic requirements.
NNR 2012 recommends a sufficient intake of salts including sodium chloride of at least 7,5 g (or at least 3 g sodium) per day to satisfy the metabolic requirements.
Limitations of intake
NNR 2012 recommends an upper limit of 100 g of carbohydrates/sugars per day.
NNR 2012 recommends an upper limit of 20 g per day of vegetable omega-6 polyunsaturated fats.
NNR 2012 recommends an upper limit of fiber intake of 25 g per day to an adult and an upper limit of 0,35 g/kg to a child.
NNR 2012 recommends an upper limit of one fruit per day.
NNR 2012 recommends an upper limit of fiber intake of 25 g per day to an adult and an upper limit of 0,35 g/kg to a child.
NNR 2012 finds no justifications to include a diet-based recommendation for GI in NNR.