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 is insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derives an Adequate Intake (AI) which is an estimate of the amount of a nutrient that healthy people consume on average.

When Scientific Evidence Was Insufficient to Establish an EAR and Thus