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Understanding the Timelines: When Was the RDA Created?

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The acronym RDA doesn't refer to a single entity, with the earliest one, the Recommended Dietary Allowances, established in 1941 by the US National Research Council. However, depending on the context, the answer to "when was the RDA created?" varies significantly, covering everything from nutrition guidelines to library cataloging standards.

When Did the RDA Start? Unpacking the Multiple Origins

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The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) were first published in 1941 during World War II, but the seemingly simple question, 'When did the RDA start?', has several distinct answers depending on which organization or concept you are referring to. The acronym 'RDA' stands for a number of different entities with unique and unrelated histories, from nutritional science to urban planning and even a fictional corporation.