Dietary Referance Intakes and Roles

RDA

The Reccomended Daily average of a nutrient for individuals of 97%-98% of the population

AI

Adeqate Intake is the estimated average nutrient one needs, estimated because we don’t have enough testing to say an exact amount

EER

Estimated Energy Requirements takes in account gender, weight, height, and physical activity level to estimate the calories intake of an average person. Needs more information because you can gain or loose weight. which you can’t get calories form vitamins or minerals

UL

Tolerable Upper Level Intake The highest amount of a nutrient you can take with out health consequences

CDRR

Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Values DRIS that specific for dieseas and reduction of chronic disease.

AMDR

Adequate Macronutrient Distribution Range. the amount of macronutrients to maintain body health and reduce chronic disease.

Carbohydrates: 45%-65%

Protein: 10%-35%

Fat: 20%-35%

DV

Daily Value is not a DRI, but is a standerd used on food labels. Used generally for a 2000kcal diet.

5%or less- Poor or low source

at least 10%- good source

20%or more- High or rich source