diff --git a/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md b/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fc748d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/education/nutrition/Dietary Reference Intakes.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +Dietary Reference Intake (DRIs) are a set of energy and nutrient intake standards that can be used as references when making dietary recommendations. + +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. +# Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) + The standard for recommended daily intake of sever +- Adequate Intakes (AIs) +- Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) +- Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)