What is “DV” and how does it compare to standard “RDA?
A. The DV, RDA, and US RDI terms generate much confusion. The following is extracted from information published by the USDA: “The Daily Values are standard values developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on food labels. In creating the Daily Values, the FDA first established two sets of reference values. The first set, the Reference Daily Intakes (RDI), are for proteins, vitamins, and minerals and reflect average allowances based on the RDA. The second set, the Daily Reference Values (DRV), are for nutrients and food components, such as fat and fiber, that do not have an established RDA but do have important relationships with health. Together, the RDI and DRV make up the Daily Values used on food labels.” So, in essence, DV is a new (1997) term for the combination of RDI and RDA. The DV term appears on all food labels.
