Dietary Planning Summary
| For nutrients with a(n) | Dietary Planning for Individuals | Dietary Planning for Groups |
|---|---|---|
| EAR | Do not use the EAR as an intake goal for the individual. | Use the EAR to plan for an acceptable prevalence of inadequate intakes within a group. |
| RDA | Plan for this intake. Usual intake at or above the RDA has a low probability of inadequacy. | Do not use the RDA to plan intakes of groups. |
| AI | Plan for this intake. Usual intake at or above the AI has a low probability of inadequacy. | Plan for mean intake at this level. Mean usual intake at or above the AI implies a low prevalence of inadequate intakes. |
| UL | Plan for usual intake below the UL to avoid potential risk of adverse effects from excessive nutrient intake. | Use the UL to minimize the proportion of the group at potential risk of adverse effects from excessive nutrient intake. |
EAR = Estimated Average Requirement
RDA = Recommended Dietary Allowance
AI = Adequate Intake
UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level
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