If the scientific understanding of a nutrient is insufficient to determine the EAR, another recommendation is made for this nutrient that is judged to meet or exceed the needs of a healthy population. What is the name of this recommendation?

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AI, or Adequate Intake, is used when there is not enough scientific evidence to establish an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and subsequently a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). AI is set at a level assumed to ensure nutritional adequacy.

If the Scientific Understanding of a Nutrient Is Insufficient to Determine