Dietary Reference Intakes

chronic disease risk reduction (CDRR)

a new DRI category based on chronic disease risk; for example keeping the sodium intake below the CDRR is expected to reduce the risk of chronic disease for the otherwise healthy population, while intakes above it will increase risk

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

a set of five lists of nutrient intake values for healthy people in Canada and the US; used for planning and assessing diets

What is the AMDR for protein?

10-35%

What is the AMDR for fat?

20-35%

What is the AMDR for carbohydrates?

45-65%

adequate intakes (AI)

Nutrient intake goals for individuals. Set when scientific data are insufficient to establish RDA value

The DRI committee has set values for:

Viatmins, minerals, carbs, fiber, lipids, protein, water, and energy

RDA

nutrient intake goals for individuals; the average daily nutrient intake level that meets the needs of nearly all (97-98%) of healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group. derived from EAR

daily values (DV)

nutrient reference standards used on food labels, in grocery stores, and some restaurants; allow comparisons among foods with regard to their nutrient contents

What's the difference between the RDA and the AI

the RDA is based on solid experimental evidence and reliable observations, whereas the AI is scientifically based but still requires some educated guesses

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group; used in nutrition research and policymaking and the basis upon which RDA values are set

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group; above level puts people at toxicity risk

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

values for carbohydrate, fat, and protein expressed as percentages of total daily caloric intake; ranges of intakes set for the energy-yielding nutrients that are sufficient to provide adequate total energy and nutrients while minimizing the risk of chronic diseases.