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The specific amounts of each nutrient that an individual needs to consume to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid unhealthy excesses are known as the?

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DRI

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Amount of nutrient that an individual must consume for healthy lifestyle and avoid the occurrence of any disease is maintained by one guideline, that is known as DRI ( Dietary Reference Intakes).

DRI is considered as the reference for nutrient intake that plans the nutrient intakes in body. This value can be changed according to different age and sex. it is developed by the Institute of Medicine of national academies.

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