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What is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals?

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EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) is the standard used to estimate daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is basically the daily intake value of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the nutrient requirement of half the individuals which are healthy in a gender group and a life stage.

It is the level of intake for a nutrient at which the needs of 50% of the population will be met. Because the needs of the remaining population will not be met by this amount. It is basically derived from a group estimate.

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