date:Jan 14, 2013
erence values (DRVs)[1] produced by the Authoritys Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA Panel), on request from the European Commission.
The average energy requirements of the specified age and sex groups were calculated to take account of different levels of physical activity, and are based on an assumed healthy body mass index[2] of 22kg/m2. For example, the Panel has set the following ARs, based on a moderately active lifestyle[3]: