65.8 IU vitamin D promotes bone health
7.3 mg pantothenic acid helps turn carbohydrates and fats into useable
energy
2.1 mcg vitamin B12 helps prevent anemia
69.0 mcg molybdenum helps protect against inflammation
9.2 mg zinc helps support sense of smell and taste
2.3 g omega-3s helps reduce inflammation
0.7 g tryptophan helps promote better sleep
32,765 mcg beta-carotene antioxidant that helps protect cells from free
radicals
lutein&zeaxanthin helps support vision health
lycopene antioxidant that helps protect cells from free
radicals
anthocyanins antioxidants that help protect cells from free
radicalsCalories, carbohydrates, fats, saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium
are lower than 100% DVs, which is desirable for most individuals.
Analysis for the following nutrients are not readily available: biotin,
chromium, and iodine (found in sea vegetables).
You can get vitamin D from the sun; 15 minutes in the middle of the
day will provide you your DV for vitamin D. Or, you can add 3.5 oz
of sockeye salmon, which provides 247% DV for vitamin D, or 3.5 oz
of ahi tuna, which provides 101% DV to your menu for the day.
To increase your intake of zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5 to over
100%, consider having one serving of calf’s liver each week.
Since there are no Daily Values for tryptophan, omega-3 fatty acids,
and antioxidant like beta-carotene, lutein/zeaxanthin, lycopene, and
anthocyanins, % DVs are not provided in the chart above.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "A Food Labeling Guide"
(US FDA, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition/Office of Nu-
trition, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements, April 2008) was used asa
foundation for the Daily Values we use to evaluate the Healthiest Way of
Eating Plan. When you see the phrase "100% DV," it means that you are
getting 100% or more of the Daily Value (DV). For more, see page 213.
The Healthy Weight Loss Eating Plan