The COMA Report: Dietary Reference Values for Food Energy and Nutrients for the United Kingdom

Abstract

Explains the contents of the COMA Report – COMA (Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy) has thoroughly evaluated the requirements for different nutrients. The term “dietary reference values” has been devised and it replaces recommended dietary intakes. Considers the problems of implementing the new recommendations.

Citation

Wiseman, M. (1992), "The COMA Report: Dietary Reference Values for Food Energy and Nutrients for the United Kingdom", British Food Journal, Vol. 94 No. 3, pp. 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070709210010472