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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

- formerly RNI: Recommended Nutrient Intakes (Canada) and RDA: Recommended Dietary Allowances (US)
- are currently replacing traditional dietary recommendations in Canada and the US.
- they set recommended intake levels for individuals and populations
- set guidelines for maximum intakes of nutrients to reduce the risk of health hazards from overconsumption (for the first time)
- based on extensive scientific research, taking into account disease prevention
- include a generous margin of safety

- DRI is a collective term that includes 4 nutrient-based dietary reference values for every life-stage and gender group.

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