(DRVs) a set of statistical terms used to describe nutritional requirements.
EAR estimated average requirement: the amount of energy or a nutrient that will meet the needs of 50% of the population.
RDA recommended daily amount: the average amount of a nutrient that should be provided per head of a group of people if the needs of practically all members of the group are to be met.
LRNI lowest recommended nutrient intake: the amount of a nutrient that provides only 2.5% of the population with their requirements.
RNI reference nutrient intake: the amount that is sufficient for almost 97.5% of individuals in a population. It is the term usually used when expressing dietary requirements.
safe level: used when there is insufficient data to determine the RNI, set as the average requirement plus 20%.
RI reference intake: a guide to how many calories and nutrients an average person can consume each day for a healthy balanced diet. This is used in labelling information for energy, protein, carbohydrate, sugars, fat, saturated fat, fibre, and salt.... dietary reference values
pl. n. (in ethics) the moral standards and principles that govern personal and institutional behaviour. They derive from asking first what makes a good clinician or caring institution and then identifying the attributes, behaviours, actions, and aims appropriate to this end. They include concepts such as truthfulness, kindness, tolerance, and *integrity.... values
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