Nutrient Reference Values

Question 1

Upper Level of Intake

Answer 1

The highest DNI level likely to lose no adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population.

Question 2

Estimated Average Requirements

Answer 2

A DNI level estimated to meet the requirements of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage/gender group

Question 3

Estimated Energy Requirements

Answer 3

The average DEI level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of defined age, height, weight, gender and level of PA, consistent with good health

Question 4

Recommended Daily Intake

Answer 4

The average DDI level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of 97-98% healthy individuals in a particular life stage/gender group

Question 5

Suggested Dietary Target

Answer 5

A daily average intake from food and beverages for certain nutrients that may help in prevention of chronic disease

Question 6

Average Intake

Answer 6

The average DNI based on observed or experimentally-determined approximations if apparent healthy people.. assumed to be adequate