Question 49 (2 points)
Which of the following statement is NOT correct in describing the Dietary Reference
Intakes (DRI).
Tolerable upper intake level (UL) is used to evaluate the highest amount of daily
nutrient intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects in the long run in almost
all people in a population.
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is used to evaluate your current intake
for adequacy of a specific nutrient.
Estimated average requirement (EAR) is used to estimate calorie needs of the
average person within a specific height, weight, sex, age, and physical activity
pattern.
Adequate intake (AI) is used to evaluate your current intake of nutrients realizing
that an AI designation implies that further research is required before scientists
can establish a more definitive recommendation.