The standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals is the:
A)EAR.
B)AI.
C)RDA.
D)UL.

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EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) is the standard used to estimate the daily nutrient needs of half of all healthy individuals. It is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the individuals in a specific age and gender group. The other options, AI (Adequate Intake), RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), and UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level), are also nutrient intake recommendations but are not specifically targeted to meet the needs of half of all healthy individuals.

The Standard Used to Estimate the Daily Nutrient Needs of Half