EC Nutrition

Introduction

Tables outlining nutrient requirements, commonly known as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), provide guidelines for suggested daily levels of essential nutrients necessary for maintaining satisfactory nutritional status or achieving nutrient consumption goals. These allowances typically offer a margin of sufficiency, with energy needs being the only exception, often set slightly above physiological requirements. It is crucial to note that these recommendations are designed for groups of people rather than individuals independently.

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