diff --git a/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md b/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md index 920c6f0..e1ac250 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs) are a set of energy and nutrient intake standards that can be used as references when making dietary recommendations. +Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every 5 years. + DRIs include: ## Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) The amount of nutrient that should meet the needs of 50% of healthy people who are in a particular life-stage/sex group.