The EAR and RDA standards are identical.

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The EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) and RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) standards are not identical. The EAR is the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the needs of half the healthy individuals in a specific age and gender group, while the RDA is the amount of a nutrient that is recommended to meet the needs of almost all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a specific age and gender group. The RDA is higher than the EAR.

The EAR and RDA Standards Are Identical