The recommended intakes for most nutrients for infants up to age 1 year are expressed in terms of ________.
A)Estimated Average Requirement
B)Adequate Intake
C)Recommended Dietary Allowance
D)Tolerable Upper Intake Level

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The recommended intakes for most nutrients for infants up to age 1 year are expressed in terms of Adequate Intake (AI) because the other options (Estimated Average Requirement, Recommended Dietary Allowance, and Tolerable Upper Intake Level) are not appropriate for infants due to limited data on nutrient requirements and potential toxicity. The AI is based on observed or experimentally determined approximations of nutrient intake by a group or groups of apparently healthy people that are assumed to be adequate.

The Recommended Intakes for Most Nutrients for Infants Up to Age