Describe how RDA, AI, and UL influence health?

 

Complete the Interactive DRI on yourself. Go to http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/fnic/interactiveDRI/

 

Be prepared to answer the following questions:

• What are the three components of the DRI?
• Describe how RDA, AI, and UL influence health?
• After reviewing your results on the Interactive DRI, how well are you meeting the RDAs suggested?
• What two changes can you make to improve?

 

You Entered: Female Age: 25 yrs Height: 5 ft. 2 in. Weight: 135 lbs. Active Not Pregnant or Lactating Results: Body Mass Index (BMI) is 24.9 Estimated Daily Caloric Needs: 2358 kcal/day • About BMI Each reference value refers to average daily nutrient intake; day-to-day nutrient intakes may vary. Macronutrient Recommended Intake per day Carbohydrate 265 – 383 grams   Total Fiber 25 grams Protein 49 grams Fat 52 – 92 grams    Saturated fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.    Trans fatty acids As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.    α-Linolenic Acid 1.1 grams    Linoleic Acid 12 grams    Dietary Cholesterol As low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet. Total Water* 2.7 Liters (about 11 cups)

*Total water includes all water contained in food, beverages, and drinking water.
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Each reference value refers to average daily nutrient intake; day-to-day nutrient intakes may vary.

Vitamin	Recommended Intake per day	Tolerable UL Intake per day
Vitamin A	700 mcg	3,000 mcg4
Vitamin C	75 mg	2,000 mg
Vitamin D	15 mcg	100 mcg
Vitamin B6	1 mg	100 mg
Vitamin E	15 mg	1,000 mg5
Vitamin K	90 mcg	ND
Thiamin	1 mg	ND
Vitamin B12	2 mcg	ND
Riboflavin	1 mg	ND
Folate	400 mcg	1,000 mcg6
Niacin	14 mg	35 mg7
Choline	425 mg	3,500 mg
Pantothenic Acid	5 mg	ND
Biotin	30 mcg	ND
Carotenoids	NA	ND

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Each reference value refers to average daily nutrient intake; day-to-day nutrient intakes may vary.

Mineral	Recommended Intake per day	Tolerable UL Intake per day
Essential
Calcium	1,000 mg	2,500 mg
Chloride	2.3 g	3.6 g
Chromium	25 mcg	ND
Copper	900 mcg	10,000 mcg
Fluoride	3 mg	10 mg
Iodine	150 mcg	1,100 mcg
Iron	18 mg	45 mg
Magnesium	310 mg	350 mg
Manganese	1.8 mg	11 mg
Molybdenum	45 mcg	2,000 mcg
Phosphorus	700 mg	4,000 mg
Potassium	4.7 g	ND
Selenium	55 mcg	400 mcg
Sodium	1.5 g	2.3 g
Zinc	8 mg	40 mg
Non-Essential
Arsenic	NA	ND
Boron	NA	20 mg
Nickel	NA	1 mg
Silicon	NA	ND
Sulfate	NA	ND
Vanadium	NA	1.8 mg

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