To establish a nutrient's RDA,nutrition scientists add ________ of the nutrient to its EAR.
A)50 to 100 mg
B)a "margin of safety" amount
C)an AI amount
D)the % DV amount

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To establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add a "margin of safety" amount to its EAR. This is done in order to ensure that the RDA covers the needs of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a particular group.

To Establish a Nutrient's RDA,nutrition Scientists Add ________ of the Nutrient