DRI, RDA, AI, UL, EAR, DV, and AMDR and their uses.
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AMDR
acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges: percentage values of total caloric intake recommended for each energy nutrient (fat, protein, carbohydrates)
AI
adequate intake: minimum intake to maintain health
DV
daily value: percentage of the RDA provided by food item for specific nutrient
DRI
dietary reference intakes: standards set by dedicated committee of scientist from America/Canada for caloric intakes
EAR
estimated average requirement: the average expected requirement based on test data
RDA
recommended daily amount: two standard deviations above the EAR for a given nutrient
UL
upper limit: point beyond which further intake is dangerous
