The EAR is the highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals in the general population.

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The statement is referring to the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), not the EAR (Estimated Average Requirement). The RDA is the nutrient intake that is sufficient to meet the needs of almost all individuals in the general population, while the EAR is the intake level that is estimated to meet the needs of half of the population. The RDA takes into account potential risks of too little or too much nutrient intake, while the EAR only considers the risk of deficiency. Therefore, the statement is false as it is referring to the wrong nutrient intake level.

The EAR Is the Highest Daily Nutrient Intake That Is