Adequate and Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Understanding Your Nutrient Needs
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According to the National Academy of Sciences, the average intake of certain nutrients in the US and Canada falls below the recommended levels, highlighting the importance of understanding dietary guidelines. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) provide four sets of reference values, including the Adequate Intake (AI) and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), to help guide healthy nutrition and prevent both deficiencies and toxicities.
