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| set of four nutrient-based reference values to plan and evaluate diets |
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| dietary reference intakes |
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| the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of 97-98% of healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group |
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| recommended dietary allowances |
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| the nutrient intake estimated to meet the requirement of half of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group |
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| estimated average requirement |
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| an intake level thought to meet or exceed the requirement of almost all members of a life stage/gender group. Set when there is insufficient data to define a RDA |
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| the highest average daily intake level of a nutrient likely to pose no danger to most individuals in the group |
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| tolerable upper intake level |
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| an intake range as a percentage of total calories for energy nutrients. |
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| Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges |
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| level of calorie intake estimated to maintain weight in normal weight individuals based on age, gender, height, weight, and activity |
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| Estimated Energy Requirements |
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