See the Guide to Recommended Daily Intakes for more information. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N.

Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) -The reference dietary intake is similar to the recommended daily allowance, and is specific to age and gender.

In short, the number is less accurate than the RDI. It represents a number to ensure adequacy but lacks the same level of evidence as the Reference Dietary Intake. The Adequate Intake is also set by the U.S.

Adequate Intake (%AI) - Sets a target for Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats.

The RDA is set by the US National Instutites of Health.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (%RDA) - The RDA sets an average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97.5 percent) healthy individuals and is specific to age and gender.

and is the target on the nutrition labels of most products.

Daily Value (%DV) - The %DV is a general guideline for everyone and accounts for absorption factors.

Some of the most popular targets include:

Setting targets can provide a guide to healthy eating.

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