Explain why the "% Daily Value" is used on food labels rather than the DRI values
The % Daily Values for vitamins and minerals are calculated using standard values designed specifically for use on food labels. These standard values for nutrients were created to help manufacturers avoid a stumbling block they face as they label foods. Because manufacturers don't know whether you're an 18-year-old woman or a 30-year-old man, they don't know exactly what your nutritional needs are. You may recall that the DRI include a different set of vitamin and mineral recommendations for each gender and age group.
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