The USA DVs (Daily Values)
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DV = Daily Values
Daily Values - Daily Recommended Intake
| Hungarian | English | DV's * | RDA's ** | PDI Values *** |
| Kalória | Total Calories | 2000 kcal | - | - |
| Zsír összesen | Total Fat | 65 g | - | max. 30% of total calories better <20%4 |
| Telített zsír | Saturated Fat | 20 g | ||
| Koleszterin | Cholesterol | 300 mg | - | <300 mg |
| Szénhidrát összesen | Total Carbohydrates | 300 g | - | min. 55% of total calories |
| Élelmi rost | Diteary Fiber | 25 g | ||
| Fehérje | Protein US-RDA | 50 g | - | 1,5-2,5g/bwkg max.3 g/bwkg |
| Vitaminok | Vitamins | DV's * | RDA's ** | PDI Values *** |
| A-vitamin | Vitamin A | 5000 IU | 800 µg1 | 5000-25000 IU |
| Béta-karotin | Beta Carotene | - | - | 15000-80000 IU |
| C-vitamin | Vitamin C | 60 mg | 60 mg | 800-3000 mg |
| D-vitamin | Vitamin D | 400 IU | 5 µg2 | 400-1000 IU |
| E-vitamin | Vitamin E | 30 mg | 10 mg | 200-1000 IU |
| K-vitamin | Vitamin K | 80 µg | - | 80-180 µg |
| Tiamin (B1-vitamin) | Thiamin | 1,5 mg | 1,4 mg | 30-300 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2-vitamin) | Riboflavin | 1,7 mg | 1,6 mg | 30-300 mg |
| Niacin (B3-vitamin) | Niacin | 20 mg | 18 mg | 20-100 mg |
| B6-vitamin | Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 2 mg | 20-100 mg |
| Folsav | Folate | 400 µg | 200 µg | 400-1200 µg |
| B-12 Vitamin | Vitamin B12 | 6 µg | 1 µg | 125-300 µg |
| Pantoténsav | Pantothenic Acid | 10 mg | 6 mg | 25-200 mg |
| H-Vitamin | Biotin | - | 0,15 mg | 25-200 mg |
| Ásványi anyagok | Minerals | DV's * | RDA's ** | PDI Values *** |
| Kalcium | Calcium | 1000 mg | 800 mg | 1200-2600 mg |
| Vas | Iron | 18 mg | 14 mg | 15-60 mg |
| Magnézium | Magnesium | 400 mg | 300 mg | 400-800 mg |
| Foszfor | Phosphorus | 1000 mg | 800 mg | 800-1600 mg |
| Kálium | Potassium | 3500 mg | 3500 mg | 2500-4000 mg |
| Nátrium | Sodium | 2400 mg | 2000 mg | 1500-4500 mg |
| Cink | Zinc | 15 mg | 15 mg | 15-60 mg |
| Réz | Copper | 2 mg | 1,4 mg | 3-6 mg |
| Mangán | Manganese | 2 mg | 4 mg | 15-45 mg |
| Szelén | Selenium | 70 µg | 80 µg | 100-300 µg |
| Jód | Iodine | - | 150 µg | 200-400 µg |
| Króm | Chromium | - | 120 µg | 200-600 µg |
| Molibdén | Molybdenum | - | 0,25 mg | 100-300 µg |
| Bór | Boron | - | - | 6-12 mg |
| Fluor | Fluoride | - | 1,5 mg | |
| Klorid | Chloride | - | 3000 mg | 1500-4500 mg |
| Egyéb anyagok | Other Ingredients | DV's * | RDA's * | PDI Values *** |
| Kolin | Choline | - | - | 600-1200 mg |
| Inozitol | Inositol | - | - | 800-1200 mg |
| Bioflavonoidok | Bioflavonoids3 | - | - | 800-1200 mg |
| Water (H2O) Daily Hidratation Guidelines according to Daily Energy Expenditure | ||||
| 2000 kCal | 64-80 ounces | 2-2,4 liter | ||
| 3000 kCal | 102-118 ounces | 3-3,5 liter | ||
| 4000 kCal | 138-154 ounces | 4,1-4,6 liter | ||
| 5000 kCal | 170-186 ounces | 5,1-5,6 liter | ||
| 6000 kCal | 204-220 ounces | 6,1-6,6 liter | ||
1 - in retinol equivalents
2 - cholecalciferol
3 - citrus, rutin, hesperidin bioflavonoids
4 - Omega-3 (EPA&DHA) - 2000-4000 mg
GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) - 100-400 mg
GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) - 100-400 mg
* The Daily Values are recommended by the FDA in the United States. These are the recommended intakes in a ~2000 calories diet for an average person. Certain scientists - who are studying sports nutrition - suggest that some components' daily consumption should be increased because of higher daily stress or more intensive physical work like sports. Different diseases, interactions with types of medicines affect the absorption and bioavailability of certain components, therefore the defining of the correct and appropriate doses should be determined by an expert. (Pharmacist, doctor, nutritionist)
The USA's food standards are based on the Daily Values, therefore in cases of products where exact daily intakes are not mentioned only the DV, this chart is the key to determine the real value in theory.
** In the RDA column the EU RDA facts are indicated. In theory indicating these values on supplement products is obligated by law. Unfortunately values and regulations differ a lot from the practice used in the USA. The majority of sport supplements - especially the ones for bodybuilders - are amarican or can be purchased in the US, therefore their labelling MAY be a bit more accepted in public perception.
*** PDI-Performance Daily Intake™: A group of experts made a recommendation for athletes in which they suggest a daily value higher than the standard ones. Sources: Performance Nutrition - The Complete Guide, ISSA, Daniel Gastelu, M.S., MFS and Frederic C. Hatfield, Ph.D, 1995&1999.
Our readers are advised that under any circumstances the values in the 3rd (PDI) column are not officially recommended values for daily consumption and they only reflect the opinions of certain experts. Taking higher doses of particular vitamins and minerals may increase the risk of potential inconvenient side effects! That is why we strongly suggest to consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using the values defined in the last column to prevent any side effects.
After the EU and Hungary, the USA also plans to limit the choice of people in some ways regarding food and food supplements by banning products that exceed the DV and RDA multiple times referring to common health prevention. These bureaucratic measures seem pretty phony when alcohol, nicotine, aspartame - and in some countries even canabis! - can be purchased legally and without restraint while departments can't guarantee the qualitative composition of our foods. We think that impeding conscious nutrition and supplementing with such measures will result in absolutely nothing but education and information will do. Our company and our employees are committed to a healthy lifestyle but we believe that democracy's biggest achievement is the free choice where everybody has a right to decide freely.
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