What are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?
A) The minimum amount of nutrients needed by an individual each day
B) The maximum amount of nutrients that should not be exceeded each day
C) A standard used to assess and plan diets for individuals and groups
D) Eight key nutrients needed for good health

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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are standards developed by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies. They provide a comprehensive set of nutrient recommendations for healthy populations and are used to assess and plan diets for individuals and groups. Option A refers to Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) which are part of the DRI and not the same as DRI. Option B is referencing Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) which are also part of the DRI but not the same as DRI. Option D does not accurately describe the purpose or components of DRI.

What Are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)