DRIs Flashcards
1
Q
DRI
A
Dietary Reference Intake
- set nutritional reference values for the US and Canada
- only used for healthy people
2
Q
EAR
A
Estimated Average Requirement
- calculates RDA
- meets needs of half people in certain group
3
Q
RDA
A
Recommended Dietary Allowance
-meets needs of 97-98% of people in cetain group
4
Q
AI
A
Adequate Intake
- avg daily intake that is adequate
- used when no EAR, or RDA
5
Q
UL
A
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
- the highest level of intake that won’t cause a health risk
- do not exceed this amount
6
Q
AMDR
A
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
-Range of Carbs, fats and proteins expressed as % of total energy
7
Q
EER
A
Estimated Energy Requirement
-avg daily intake to meet the needs of a healthy adult
