When Considering Nutrition, What Information Does the Estimated Average Requirement

When considering nutrition, what information does the estimated average requirement (EAR) provide?

A) Recommendations for average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.
B) Recommended nutrient intake that is assumed to be adequate.
C) The highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse effects for almost all individuals in the general population.
D) A daily nutrient intake value that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a life stage and gender group.