Conventional Nutrition: Population-Based Guidelines
Nutritional RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) refers to the average daily level of nutrient intake considered sufficient to meet the needs of nearly all (97–98%) healthy individuals in a specific age, gender, and life stage group. It is a guideline used to help people maintain adequate nutrition and prevent deficiencies.
The key words in this definition is meets the needs of nearly all healthy individuals. If you suffer with health issues you are not in the 97-98% Review the Nutritional Symptom Questionnaire for a list of questions regarding common everyday health issues, from the inconvenient to life altering health issues.
Key Points About Nutritional RDA:
- Basis of RDA:
- Developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and other health organizations.
- Based on scientific research about nutrient needs and health outcomes.
- Purpose:
- Ensure individuals get enough essential nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc.).
- Support overall health and prevent nutrient-related diseases.
- Factors Considered:
- Age
- Gender
- Physiological status (e.g., pregnancy, lactation)
- Activity level
- Units of Measurement:
- Often expressed in milligrams (mg), micrograms (µg), or grams (g) per day.