Chapter

Understanding Daily Reference Intakes

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. DRI Overview

   "Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are the recommendation levels for specific nutrients and consist of a number of different types of recommendations. This DRI system is used in both the United States a

2. EAR RDA

   "Each DRI value is derived in a different way. The EAR for a nutrient is determined by a committee of nutrition experts who review the scientific literature to determine a value that meets the require

3. AI UL

   "Adequate Intakes (AIs) are created for nutrients when there is insufficient consistent scientific evidence to set an EAR for the entire population. As with RDAs, AIs can be used as nutrient-intake go

4. AMDR Planning

   "The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) is the calculated range of how much energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein is recommended for a healthy diet adequate of the essential nut