What is the term used to describe the average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals of a given life-stage/sex group?

A. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
B. Daily Value (DV)
C. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
D. Tolerable Upper Intake Limit (UL)


Answer: C

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