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If the recommendation is no more than 6g, why do labels have Guideline daily amounts of 5g for women, and 7g for men?

April 26, 2017amounts guideline labels men recommendation women

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If the recommendation is no more than 6g, why do labels have Guideline daily amounts of 5g for women, and 7g for men?

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This is based on the differences between men and women in their daily requirements for calories, fat etc and due to their body size. It would be far easier to set a level of 6g for both men and women, so the message is not confused.