Diet and Nutrition and Related Disorders.

... Unit No: D4EA04 Unit Title: Diet and Nutrition and Related Disorders Assessment: Outcome 3 PC (b) and (c) The following recommendations were set by the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition Policy (COMA). This committee was set up the government to look at nutrition and make recommendations based on scientific fact. These recommendations are called Dietary Reference Values for Food Energy and Nutrients for the United Kingdom or DRV's for short. Recommendations of daily calorie intake (for those with a fairly sedentary lifestyle) Age bracket Women Men 15 - 18 2110 2755 19 - 50 1940 2550 51 - 59 1900 2550 60 - 64 1900 2380 65 - 74 1900 2330 74 onwards 1810 2100 The calories for those with a very active lifestyle are Age bracket Women Men 15 - 18 2863 3738 19 - 50 2632 3460 51 - 59 2578 3460 60 - 64 2578 3230 65 - 74 2578 3162 74 onwards 2456 2850 The following recommendations were also given with regards breakdown of calories Diet including alcohol Diet without alcohol Protein intake 15% 15% Carbohydrate intake 47% 50% Fats intake 33% 35% Currently the Government has eight guidelines for a healthy diet called the 'Balance of Good Health': 1. Enjoy your food. 2. Eat a variety

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