#uncat 

## RDAs
RDA stands for Recommended Dietary Allowance.

Created in 1941 by the Food and Nutrition Board.

They're not *daily* doses, and are supposed to represent the average intake of some [[Nutrients|nutrient]] for several days' meals in advance.

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Following an RDA won't cure a deficit, but it will prevent it from happening.

## AIs
Formerly known as ESADDI (Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intakes), now shortened to AIs (Adequate Intake)
Unlike RDAs, AIs list amounts necessary for good health even though nobody really knows exactly how much your body needs

## DRI
Dietary Reference Intake - compilation of RDAs and AIs, as well as EARs (Estimated Average Requirement)
Also listed are ULs (Upper intake Level - max amount you can consume safely)

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