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

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To establish an RDA, nutrition scientists add a "margin of safety" amount to the nutrient's EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) to account for individual variations in nutrient needs and to ensure that nearly all individuals in a population are receiving adequate amounts of the nutrient. The margin of safety is typically set at two standard deviations above the EAR, which means that the RDA will meet the nutrient needs of about 97-98% of healthy individuals in the population.

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