DRI different types

AL

(Adequate intake) dietary recommendations that assume a population's average daily nutrient intakes are adequate because no deficiency diseases are present

EAR

(estimated average requirement) amount of nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of health people who are in a particular life stage

EER

(estimated energy requirement) average daily energy intake that meets the needs of a healthy person who is maintaining his or her weight

RDA

(recommended Dietary allowance) standards for recommending daily intakes of several nutrients.

UL

(upper intake level) Highest average amount of a nutrient that is unlikely to harm most people when the amount is consumed daily.

AMDR Protein % range

10-35%

AMDR Fat % range

20-35%

AMDR Carb % range

45-65%

What does DRI stand for?

Dietary Reference intake

what is required on food label

Total fat specific fats Saturated fat trans fat cholesterol sodium total carbohydrate fiber sugars protein vitamin A vitamin C Calcium Iron Per serving Ingredients

AMDR

indicate ranges of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intakes that provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals and may reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases.