NUTR 221 Lecture 4: Nut lecture 4
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Recommended average daily intake level for a nutrient (insuf cient scienti c evidence to establish rda) Used when the rda is not yet established: e. g. , calcium, vitamin d, vitamin k, uoride. Vitamin k for 15 year old males = 75 g /day. We store a lot of fat soluble vitamins in liver eating liver can help you get those nutrients however is very high in cholesterol. Bears have too much vitamin a in their liver- toxic to humans. Highest average daily intake level that is not likely to have adverse effects on the health of most people. Consumption of a nutrient at levels above the ul is not considered safe. Estimated average requirement (ear: the average daily intake level of a nutrient that will meet the needs of half of the people in a particular category, used to establish rda.
