DRI Categories for Nutrition Programs

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of the DRI category EAR?

To monitor nutrient deficiencies
To serve as a reminder to keep nutrient intakes in check
To develop and evaluate nutrition programs for groups (correct)
To set goals for individuals

Which DRI category is specifically aimed at setting goals for individuals?

EAR
UL
URIs
RDA/AI (correct)

What is the primary function of the DRI category UL?

To evaluate nutrition programs
To set minimum nutrient requirements
To prevent nutrient toxicity (correct)
To promote excess nutrient intake

If someone wants to monitor nutrient deficiencies, which DRI category would be most relevant?

URI (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which DRI category helps in promoting excess nutrient intake?

URIs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DRI category RDA/AI?

To set goal for individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of the UL in the DRI categories?

To ensure nutrient intakes are below potentially harmful levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a nutritionist wants to assess nutrient intake in a community, which DRI category would be most relevant?

EAR (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of the Dietary Reference Intakes focuses on evaluating nutrition programs for groups?

EAR (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the UL aim to prevent in terms of nutrient intake?

Excess intake leading to potential toxicity (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DRI Categories and Their Purpose

The DRI categories serve unique purposes in nutrition.
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement): develops and evaluates nutrition programs for groups.
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) and AI (Adequate Intake): set goals for individual nutrient intake.
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level): serves as a reminder to keep nutrient intakes below amounts that increase the risk of toxicity.

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Learn about the unique purposes of Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) categories: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), Recommended Dietary Allowance/Adequate Intake (RDA/AI), and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). Understand how each category is used to develop and evaluate nutrition programs for groups or set goals for individuals.