Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)


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Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)


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.

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Author Robin Parks, MS
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology
Last Updated May 15, 2007

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Last updated: May 15, 2007
Author: Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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