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Planning diets for individuals using the dietary reference intakes.

Susan I Barr1, Suzanne P Murphy, Tanya D Agurs-Collins

  • 1Department of Food, Nutrition and Health, University of British Columbia, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4.

Nutrition Reviews
|November 8, 2003
PubMed
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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) provide nutrient goals for individuals. This guide defines DRIs and demonstrates diet planning using case studies for personalized nutrition strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Dietetics
  • Public Health Nutrition

Background:

  • Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are established for energy, macronutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
  • DRIs serve as essential tools for planning individual diets and assessing nutritional adequacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the four types of DRIs: Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake (AI), and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
  • To describe two additional reference standards: Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR).
  • To illustrate the process of individual diet planning using practical case studies.

Main Methods:

  • Definition and explanation of key DRI terms and reference standards.

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  • Step-by-step description of the diet planning process: goal setting, food translation, assessment, and revision.
  • Application of diet planning principles through case studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Comprehensive definitions of EAR, RDA, AI, UL, EER, and AMDR are provided.
    • A structured approach to individual diet planning is outlined.
    • Case studies demonstrate the practical application of DRIs for diverse individuals (vegetarian marathon runner, older male smoker).

    Conclusions:

    • DRIs are crucial for evidence-based individual diet planning.
    • The described diet planning process enables personalized nutrition recommendations.
    • Understanding and applying DRIs supports optimal health and nutritional status.