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Match Each Nutrition Term with the Appropriate Definition

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

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deficient

the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy

the average daily nutrient intake levels estimated to meet the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given age and gender group

RDA

a set of values reflecting the highest average daily nutrient intake levels that are likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group

requirement

a set of values reflecting the average daily amounts of nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group; a goal for dietary intake by individuals

EER

the dietary energy intake level that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender, weight, and physical activity level consistent with good health

AMDR

a set of values for the dietary nutrient intakes of healthy people in the United States and Canada

EAR

in regard to nutrient intake, the amount below which almost all healthy people can be expected, over time, to experience deficiency symptoms

ranges of intakes for the energy-yielding nutrients that provide adequate energy and nutrients and reduce the risk of chronic disease

DRI

a set of values that are used as guides for nutrient intakes when scientific evidence is insufficient to determine an RDA