Table 6.

Nutritional Reference Values for meal assessment—nutrients requiring consideration for specific groups.

Purpose	Nutrients	Considerations Relating to Specific Characteristics (Excerpt)
Avoiding insufficient nutrient intake	Calcium	For bone mass accumulation, especially in 6–14-year-olds, 600 mg/day is recommended, with a varied food intake
	Vitamin A	To prevent growth impairment, intake should be no less than 300 μg RAE/day, especially for children aged 1–5 years, and attention should be paid to the intake of main and side dishes
	Iron	Menstruating persons with a history of anemia should undergo professional evaluation by a physician or dietitian
Primary prevention of lifestyle-related diseases	Sodium (salt)	To prevent hypertension, avoid excessive intake in adults, referring to the target amount

Note. RAE, Retinol Activity Equivalent. Matters of concern regarding excessive or inadequate nutrient intake after 3 months; Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2011). Implementation of Appropriate Nutrition Management in Meal Provision at Evacuation Shelters.