RDA’sThe US Department of Agriculture sets guidelines for labeling of foods and in educating our clients we use those guidelines to help establish one’s daily food intake.RDA, Recommended Dietary (or Daily) Allowance, has been replaced by RDI or Reference Daily Intake but because food labelers still use RDAs, we also use those guidelines for practical purposes.
Your daily calories were calculated based on your initial assessment data.This was your BMR number.If you completed the BMR worksheet you saw that daily calories are divided into Carbs, Proteins, and Fats.Using the USRDA we go one step further in helping you design a wholesome diet which includes foods in all groups including: Vegetables; Whole Grains; Lean Meats; Eggs; Dairy Products; Fruits; Nuts; and Healthy Fats.
Using the documents to the right, design your own custom menu which you can use to meet your RDAs while maintaining your personal BMR.
