Abstract
Recommended dietary reference intakes (DRI) for energy and nutrients for the Cuban population were first established by the Nutrition and Food Hygiene Institute (INHA, its Spanish acronym) in 1996.[1] International organizations and Cuban public health research subsequently generated a considerable volume of new information on food-based energy and nutrient requirements,[2-4] resulting in the need for a revision. Updated DRIs were therefore compiled by a multidisciplinary group of specialists and published in 2008 by INHA and the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.[5,6].
Highlights
Recommended dietary reference intakes (DRI) for energy and nutrients for the Cuban population were first established by the Nutrition and Food Hygiene Institute (INHA, its Spanish acronym) in 1996.[1]
Population-averaged dietary reference intakes are provided for the total Cuban population (2300 kcal, g protein, 53 g fat, and 387 g carbohydrates) and by age group
Important changes include the use of body weight corresponding to a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 21 to establish the recommended energy intake for adults, and setting the recommended fat intake as 20% of total energy—quantities aimed at preventing overweight and the noncommunicable chronic diseases most prevalent in Cuba
Summary
§ Fat calculated as percentage of total daily energy intake (60% vegetable origin). Aged
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