The DRI that is most commonly used to determine the nutritional value of individual diets are the:
A) Adequate Intakes.
B) Estimated Average Requirements.
C) Recommended Dietary Allowances.
D) Tolerable Upper Intake Levels.

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The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the most commonly used DRI to determine the nutritional value of individual diets. They provide the recommended intake levels of essential nutrients that are sufficient to meet the nutrient needs of nearly all healthy individuals of a specific age and gender group. The other DRIs, such as Adequate Intakes, Estimated Average Requirements, and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, serve different purposes in determining nutrient requirements or potential nutrient toxicity.

The DRI That Is Most Commonly Used to Determine the Nutritional