Question

the ______ is the average daily amount to meet the nutrient requirements for most peop
dv
rda
dri
ai

Explanation:

• DV (Daily Value): It is a general guide for nutrient intake on a 2000 - calorie diet, not specifically tailored to meet the requirements of most people in a comprehensive sense.
• RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance): It is calculated to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97 - 98%) healthy individuals in a particular life - stage and gender group.
• DRI (Dietary Reference Intake): It is a broader term that includes RDA, AI (Adequate Intake), UL (Upper Level), etc. It is not as specific as RDA in terms of meeting the requirements for most people.
• AI (Adequate Intake): It is set when evidence is insufficient to develop an RDA. It is not based on meeting the requirements of most people in the same way as RDA.

Answer:

B. RDA