Recommended Dietary Allowance
Recommended Dietary Allowance
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), pronounced /ɹɪˈkɑːmɛndɪd daɪəˈtɛɹi əˈlaʊəns/, is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (approximately 98 percent) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. The term was first coined in the United States in 1941 by the National Academy of Sciences.
Etymology
The term "Recommended Dietary Allowance" is derived from the English language. "Recommended" comes from the Latin word "recommendare", meaning to entrust or commit to one's care. "Dietary" is derived from the Latin word "diaeta", meaning a way of life, and "Allowance" comes from the Old French word "alouer", meaning to grant or assign.
Related Terms
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): A set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people. These values, which vary by age and sex, include: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake (AI), Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), and Estimated Average Requirement (EAR).
- Nutrient: A substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce.
- Micronutrient: Essential nutrients that an organism needs in small quantities.
- Macronutrient: Nutrients that an organism must obtain in relatively large amounts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Recommended Dietary Allowance
- Wikipedia's article - Recommended Dietary Allowance
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