What is tolerable upper intake level?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a definition or explanation of what the tolerable upper intake level (UL) means in the context of nutrition or dietary guidelines. It seeks to clarify the maximum daily intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects.
Answer
The highest level of daily nutrient intake likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population.
Answer for screen readers
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is the highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population.
More Information
As intake increases above the UL, the risk of adverse effects increases.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that ULs apply to all populations and situations equally. Certain groups may have different tolerances.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level | nutrition - Britannica - britannica.com
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
