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


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