The amount of a nutrient estimated to meet the needs of 50% of people in the same gender and life stage group is the:
A)EAR.
B)RAE.
C)AI.
D)RDA.

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EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) is the amount of a nutrient estimated to meet the needs of 50% of people in the same gender and life stage group. The other options listed are RAE (Retinol Activity Equivalent), AI (Adequate Intake), and RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), which all have different meanings and calculations.

The Amount of a Nutrient Estimated to Meet the Needs