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8. Daily Values used as references on food
labels are based on a -calorie diet.

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DV's are based on a 2,000-calorie diet for healthy adults. Even if your diet is higher or lower in calories, you can still use the DV as a guide. It tells you whether a food is high or low in a specific nutrient: 5% or less of a nutrient is low.

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