The standard that represents the average nutrient intake estimated to meet the daily requirements of nearly 98% of healthy individuals is called the:
A) Recommended Dietary Allowance.
B) Adequate Intake.
C) Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
D) Estimated Average Requirement.
E) Estimated Energy Requirement.

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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the standard that represents the average nutrient intake estimated to meet the daily requirements of nearly 98% of healthy individuals. It takes into account factors such as age, gender, and life stage and is based on scientific evidence of nutrient intake and health outcomes. The other options, such as Adequate Intake (AI) and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR), are also important guidelines for nutrient intake, but they do not represent the same level of certainty as the RDA. The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is a separate guideline that represents the nutrient intake level that is estimated to meet the requirements of half of healthy individuals, while the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) represents the average daily energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in healthy adults.

The Standard That Represents the Average Nutrient Intake Estimated to Meet