Estimated average requirement
What it is
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is an average daily intake estimated to meet the nutrient requirements of half of the healthy people in a specified age and life-stage group.
What it does
It supports nutrient assessment and planning.
Research context and ingredient forms
It does not cover nearly everyone as an RDA is designed to do.
Using this information
Do not substitute EAR for RDA without considering their different purposes.
Scientific Research & References
- Nutrient Recommendations and Databases
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
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