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Dietary Reference Intakes for food labeling
Victor L Fulgoni1, Greg D Miller
1Nutrition Impact, LLC, Battle Creek, MI 49014, USA. vic3rd@aol.com
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|May 11, 2006
Summary
The 2005 symposium explored using Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for food labeling. Experts discussed impacts on food processing, consumer nutrient intake, and selecting appropriate DRI values for Daily Values.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Food Science
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The American Society for Nutritional Sciences/American Society for Clinical Nutrition symposium addressed the critical topic of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for food labeling.
- This change has significant implications for food processing, dietary supplement formulation, and overall consumer nutrient consumption patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate the most appropriate Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) values for implementation in food labeling.
- To foster a dialogue among diverse stakeholders regarding the practical application of DRIs in food and supplement labeling.
Main Methods:
- The symposium convened experts from scientific, industrial, governmental, and trade sectors.
- Proceedings included discussions on consumer perceptions, regulatory frameworks, industry perspectives, and the selection of reference values for Daily Values.
Main Results:
- Key discussions revolved around the potential effects of new DRIs on food processing and consumer dietary habits.
- Differing viewpoints emerged regarding the optimal DRI metrics (Recommended Dietary Allowances vs. Estimated Average Requirements) for establishing Daily Values.
Conclusions:
- The symposium highlighted the complexity of integrating DRIs into food labeling, requiring consideration of scientific, regulatory, and industry perspectives.
- Further deliberation is needed to determine the most effective approach for utilizing DRIs to enhance consumer understanding and inform dietary choices.
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