The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm is referred to as the

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The UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) is the highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without causing harm to most individuals. The EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) is the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the needs of half of the healthy individuals in a particular population group. The AI (Adequate Intake) is a recommended daily intake level for a nutrient for which there isn't enough research to establish an RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance). The RDA is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of most healthy individuals in a particular population group.

The Highest Amount of a Nutrient That Can Be Consumed