Appendix 304-B Georgia Nutrition Program Nutrient Targets for Meals

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Georgia Division of Aging Services
Home and Community-Based Services Manual

Chapter:

300

Effective Date:

Section Title:

Georgia Nutrition Program Nutrient Targets for Meals

Reviewed or Updated in:

MT 2019-03

Section Number:

Appendix 304-B

Previous Update:

Nutrient Targets: Targets may be met as a monthly average, +/-10%

Table 304-F-1
Nutrient Target Value

*Calories

600

*Protein

17 grams

*Fat

Up to 35% of total calories

*Saturated Fat

Up to 10% of total calories

*Calcium

400 milligrams

*Sodium

766 milligrams

*Potassium

1566 milligrams

*Magnesium

123 milligrams

*Zinc

3.2 micrograms

*Vitamin A

300 micrograms

*Vitamin B6

0.57 micrograms

*Vitamin B12

0.8 micrograms

*Vitamin D

5 micrograms

*Vitamin E

5 milligrams

*Folate

133 micrograms

*Fiber

≥ 8 grams

*Vitamin C

≥ 27 milligrams

*Targets based on 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans averaged for Females 51+ and Males 51+