Appendix III, Target Nutrient Requirements Computer Analysis of Nutrients

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Revision 21-0; Effective January 15, 2021

 

Part I – Daily Averaged

Nutrient	DRI Target Values Per Meal	Compliance Range One Meal
calories	600 to 750 calories	600 to 1000 calories
protein	20 grams or higher	20 grams or higher

 

Part II – Averaged Over the Number of Days of Meal Service Per Week

Nutrient	DRI Target Values Per Meal	Compliance Range One Meal
fat (percent of Total Calories)	25 to 30% of total calories or less	30% of total calories or less
vitamin A	250 to 300 micrograms	250 micrograms or higher
vitamin C	25 to 30 milligrams	25 milligrams or higher
calcium	400 milligrams or higher	400 milligrams or higher
sodium	800 to 1,000 milligrams	1,200 milligrams or less
potassium	1,500 milligrams or higher	1,200 milligrams or higher
fiber	seven grams or higher	seven grams or higher