The Recommended Dietary Allowances:
A) are designed primarily to prevent toxicities.
B) are set when there is a lack of scientific data to generate an Adequate Intake.
C) focus on all dietary components.
D) are the same as the Adequate Intakes (AI) guidelines.
E) are the foundation of the Dietary Reference Intakes.

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The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are part of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) and serve as the foundation for nutrient recommendations for individuals. The RDAs are intended to meet the nutrient needs of almost all healthy individuals in a specific age and gender group. They are based on extensive scientific data and are designed to prevent deficiencies, not toxicities. Adequate Intakes (AIs) are set when there is not enough scientific data to establish an RDA, and they are not the same as RDAs. The DRIs focus on all dietary components, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and other dietary components.