Concerned about the toxic effects of added nutrients in fortified foods and supplements, when eaten in addition to staple foods, scientists established the _____ category of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

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The Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) category was established to address concerns about the potential toxicity of overconsumption of added nutrients. This category sets the maximum daily intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to result in adverse health effects for almost all individuals in a population.

Concerned About the Toxic Effects of Added Nutrients in Fortified