Question

what is the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy people of a given age and

sex?

o a adequate intake (ai)

o b upper tolerable intake level (ul)

o c estimated average requirement (ear)

o d acceptable macronutrient distribution range (amdr)

Explanation:

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the average daily amount of a nutrient that will maintain a specific biochemical or physiological function in half the healthy people of a given age and sex.

Answer:

c. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)