Vitamin Check
Most Americans who eat a variety of foods get the right amount of essential vitamins and minerals. To check your daily values, use the below reference guide from the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine.
Dietary Reference Intakes
The DRI of a particular nutrient refers to the following set of reference values.
Dietary Reference Intakes for Individuals: Macronutrients
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Protein
Dietary cholesterol
Trans fatty acids
Saturated fatty acids
Added sugars
Dietary Reference Intakes for Individuals: Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Pantothenic Acid
Biotin
Choline
Dietary Reference Intakes for Individuals: Elements
Calcium
Chromium
Copper
Fluoride
Iodine
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Phosphorus
Selenium
Zinc
Potassium
Sodium
Chloride
Sources: Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies. Reports may be accessed via www.nap.edu.