The European Food Safety Authority - EFSA , which stands for European Food Safety Authority is an agency of the European Union established in January 2002 and is based in Parma, Italy. Provides scientific advice and effective communication of risk issues, existing and emerging, associated with the food chain
The institution has recently defined the reference values \u200b\u200b(DRV) for the recruitment of some nutrients.
- The overall carbohydrate intake should range between 45% and 60% total energy intake;
(Do not come to the contribution limits of simple sugars and, worse still, no favorite foods are low GI.
effermato is even evidence that the role of the glycemic index and glycemic load on obesity and cardiovascular risk are not yet conclusive)
- taking 25 grams of dietary fiber per day is sufficient for normal bowel function in adults;
- should contrbuire fat intake to 25% and 35% total energy contribution; warnings about saturated fat and trans ipercolesterolemizzante for the effect, which should therefore be reduced and replaced with healthier polyunsaturated ;
- the daily intake of 250 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids in adults can reduce the risk of heart disease;
- Women should take 2 gallons of water per day, men 2.5;