Appendix III, Target Nutrient Requirements Computer Analysis of Nutrients

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