Dietary Intake

• Recommended Daily Intake (RDI):

  • The RDI is the daily dietary level required to meet the requirements of health
  • It is an estimate only and will vary according to age, gender, activity levels, and medical conditions
  • Recommendations are based on a daily energy intake of 8400 kJ (2000 kcal) for healthy adults
  • On food packages, RDI information is usually presented as a percentage of a daily total (based on identified serving size)
• Dietary intake can be recorded and compared against levels of energy expenditure to monitor weight change
• There are various online databases and software programs that can be used to calculate dietary intake and expenditure
• A free online database and nutritional calculator can be accessed by clicking on the provided link