Question

23. Match each dietary reference intake (DRI), or the four nutrient-based reference values, to the statement that describes it. a. ________ Estimated average requirement (EAR) b. ________ Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) c. ________ Adequate intake (AI) d. ________ Tolerable upper intake level (UL) 1. Average daily dietary intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals for a specific age and gender group 2. Recommended intake level based on estimates of nutrient intake by healthy individuals 3. Nutrient intake estimated to meet the requirement of half of the healthy individuals for a specific age and gender group 4. Highest nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects

Answer 1

The match for each DRI is as follows: a. RDA is 1, b. AI is 2, c. EAR is 3, and d. UL is 4. These references help professionals assess dietary quality and ensure nutrient intake is within a safe range.

Step-by-step explanation:

Matching each Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) to the statement that describes it:

1. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - Average daily dietary intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals for a specific age and gender group.
2. Adequate Intake (AI) - Recommended intake level based on estimates of nutrient intake by healthy individuals.
3. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - Nutrient intake estimated to meet the requirement of half of the healthy individuals for a specific age and gender group.
4. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - Highest nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects. A number of people refer to the UL as simply the "upper limit", leaving off "tolerable".

The RDA is a vital measure used by professionals to assess diet quality. It is calculated using the EAR, which is the estimated requirement for 50% of the population. The AI provides a recommended intake level when no RDA can be determined, and the UL indicates the maximum intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects.