The average amount of a nutrient that seems to maintain a defined nutritional state is measured by the:

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To overcome shortcomings in both the EAR and the RDA, an AI was established. Derived from mean nutrient intakes by groups of healthy people and based upon scientific judgments, an AI is the average amount of a nutrient that seems to maintain a defined nutritional state. Values were established for various life stages for several nutrients, including fluoride. AMDRs were established for the macronutrients, fat, carbohydrate, protein, and two polyunsaturated fatty acids, to ensure sufficient intakes of essential nutrients.

The Average Amount of a Nutrient That Seems to Maintain