This chapter describes the use of Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) for assessing the nutrient intakes of groups. It begins with a basic discussion of how to assess conceptually the prevalence of ...

Vitamin D and calcium have been the focus of much research since the Institute of Medicine set nutritional reference values for them in 1997. Known as Dietary Reference Intakes, the values for these ...

FNB denotes Food and Nutrition Board, HHS Department of Health and Human Services, and USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture. By the early 20th century, it was clear that food components beyond ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. This report is one of a series designed to provide guidance on the interpretation and ...