Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 1

General Recommendation

Answer 1

Dietary reference intakes (DRI)—guidelines for adequate intake of a nutrient.
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)—average daily nutrient intake level to meet the requirement of nearly all healthy individuals.
Tolerable upper intake (UL)—highest average daily intake level likely to pose no risk to health.
Adequate intake (AI)—recommended average daily nutrient intake level adequate for healthy individuals.