A product lists 25% Daily Value for sodium. Which of the following interpretations is most accurate?

• A. One serving contains only 25 milligrams of sodium because %DV is always equivalent to milligrams.
• B. One serving contains 25% less sodium than an identical product without a Nutrition Facts panel.
• C. One serving contains exactly 25% of every person's recommended sodium intake regardless of age, sex, or health conditions.
• D. One serving provides 25% of the sodium considered the reference intake on a 2,000 kcal diet; for an individual with a lower recommended sodium limit, that one serving could represent a larger portion of their personal limit.

Answer: (D)