RECOMMENDED
ENERGY AND
NUTRIENTS INTAKE
(RENI)
RENI
• It gives more emphasis on setting standards in terms of nutrients
intake and not found on diet.
• It provides the levels of intake of nutrients considered adequate for
maintenance of health and well-being.
Carbohydrates
55-70%
Fats and fatty acids
30-40% for infants
20-30% for all others
Proteins
10-15%
MALNOURISHED
• Someone who lacks
or deficient in some
nutrients.
• Malnutrition can also
result from eating too
much of the wrong
food.
Our Government, in coordination with
the Food and Nutrition Research Institute
of the Department of Science and
Technology, released the Food Guide
Pyramid. This was developed in order to
promote good health and proper
nutrition among Filipinos.