A group of public health officials are trying to determine the amount of folate to be added to fortify grain products for women of child-bearing age. Which of the following nutrient standards are the officials most likely to use?

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Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) are used to determine the amount of a nutrient needed to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a group. This is useful for setting recommendations for populations, such as determining the amount of a nutrient to add to foods for fortification purposes.

A Group of Public Health Officials Are Trying to Determine