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Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
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The recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) are nutritional guidelines established and periodically reviewed by the United States government's Food and Nutrition Board (part of the National Academy of Sciences). These recommendations suggest a healthy range for daily intake of selected nutrients, calories, protein, and several vitamins and minerals.
Last Updated:
May 15, 2007- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology
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