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C787 WGU Nutrition, Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED. DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - -- A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues. - Differs depending on age and gender. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - -- the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount! - Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and elderly family members. AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) - -recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of total energy AMDR Range for Carbs - -45-65% AMDR range for protein - -10-35% AMDR range for fats - -20-35% UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - -- The highest level of daily consumption of a nutrient that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans. - Ensures people do not take harmful amounts - Used a lot in supplements EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - -- the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group - Used to guide recommendations & menu planning for COMMUNITIES