02NUTRITION FOUNDATION
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 is the joint Nordic evidence base for nutrient reference values and food-based dietary guidelines. SmartEating uses it as the reference framework for nutrient calculations, food groups and meal logic.
NORDIC NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS 2023
NNR 2023 is the scientific reference framework in the platform.
Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 is the joint Nordic evidence base for nutrient reference values and food-based dietary guidelines. SmartEating uses it as the reference framework for nutrient calculations, food groups and meal logic.
THE MAIN PRINCIPLE
A predominantly plant-based diet with ample fish and nuts, moderate low-fat dairy, limited red meat and minimal processed food, sugar, salt and alcohol.
FOOD GROUPS IN THE PLATFORM
All main food groups are encoded as amounts and weights.
- 01Whole grains≥ 90 g/dag
At least 90 g whole grains daily.
- 02Vegetables, fruit and berries500–800 g/dag
500–800 g or more per day, with variety.
- 03Fish and seafood300–450 g/uke
300–450 g per week, from sustainably managed stocks.
- 04Pulses and potatoesIncreased intake
Weighted up for nutrients and lower footprint.
- 05Nuts and seedsDaily, moderate
A steady source of unsaturated fat, fibre and minerals.
- 06Milk and dairyModerate, low-fat
Moderate low-fat dairy for calcium, iodine and B12.
- 07Red and processed meat≤ 350 g/uke
Red meat limited to 350 g/week; processed meat as low as possible.
- 08Sugar, salt and alcoholMinimised
Added and free sugars below 10 E%, reduced salt, minimal alcohol.
NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES
- Carbohydrate
- 45–60 E%
- Protein
- 10–20 E%
- Monounsaturated fat
- 10–20 E%
- Polyunsaturated fat
- 5–10 E%
- Dietary fibre
- 25 g / 35 g per day
- Added and free sugars
- < 10 E%
No two people are alike.
That is why we do not start with a diet – we start by getting to know you. SmartEating adapts advice and meals to your body, goals and daily life, so healthy choices become easier to live with over time.
