Summary
This NHS resource compiles the established UK dietary reference values for micronutrients, drawing on guidance originally set by the Department of Health's Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy (COMA) and subsequently updated by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). It provides a standardised reference for recommended intakes of vitamins and minerals across life stages. The document serves as a practical policy and clinical reference rather than a primary research publication.
UK applicability
This resource is directly applicable to UK conditions, being the nationally recognised reference standard for micronutrient intake recommendations used by health professionals, dietitians, researchers, and policymakers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Key measures
Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) and Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) by micronutrient and population group (age, sex, physiological status)
Outcomes reported
Sets out the reference nutrient intakes (RNIs) and dietary reference values (DRVs) for vitamins and minerals across different population groups in the UK. Reports recommended daily intake thresholds intended to meet the nutritional needs of the majority of the population.
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