Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

Question 1

What is dieterary reference intakes ?

Answer 1

A set of nutrient intake values for healthy people in the United States and Canada

Question 2

What is requirement ?

Answer 2

The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy

Question 3

What is estimated average requirement ( EAR)

Answer 3

The average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy people of a given age and sex group.

Question 4

What is the recommended dietary allowance ( RDA)

Answer 4

The average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people; a goal for dietary intake by individuals

Question 5

What is a deficient ?

Answer 5

Inadequate; a nutrient amount that fails to meet the body’s needs and eventually results in deficiency symptoms

Question 6

What is Adequate Intake ?

Answer 6

The average daily amount of a nutrient that appears sufficient to maintain a specified criterion; a value used as a guide for nutrient intake when an RDA cannot be determined

Question 7

What is a tolerable upper intake ( UL)

Answer 7

The maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people and beyond which there is an increased risk of adverse health effects

Question 8

What is a chronic disease risk reduction intake (CDRR)

Answer 8

Nutrient intakes associated with a low risk of chronic disease

Question 9

What is estimated energy ( EER)

Answer 9

The average dietary energy intake that maintains energy balance and good health in a person of a given age, sex, weight, height, and level of physical activity

Question 10

What is acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges ?

Answer 10

Ranges of intakes for the energy nutrients that provides adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic diseases

• carb = 45-65%
• protein = 10-35%
• fat = 5-15%