When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derived a(n) _____ instead.
A)Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
B)Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
C)Adequate Intake (AI)
D)Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Question

When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derived  a(n) _____ instead.
A)Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
B)Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
C)Adequate Intake (AI)
D)Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

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When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set RDA, the DRI committee derived an Adequate Intake (AI) instead.

When Scientific Evidence Was Insufficient to Establish an EAR and Thus