PHAR 441 Lecture 15: 15. Vitamins
10 Dec 2016
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Harmonized us and canadian guidelines for recommended nutrient intakes in healthy populations. Developed by food and nutrition board of institue of medicine (us) in collaboration with health. Canada made in 1939, adopted in 1941. Evidence-based, consider maintenance of good health and prevention of chronic disease, as well as possible toxicity of excess intake. Dietary intake level sufficient to meet needs of 97-98% of individuals in a patient specific group. Calculated based on the estimated average requirement (ear) The median daily intake value that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a life-stage and gender group. Nutrie(cid:374)ts for (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h there is(cid:374)"t e(cid:374)ough i(cid:374)for(cid:373)atio(cid:374) a(cid:448)aila(cid:271)le to esta(cid:271)lish a(cid:374) ear o(cid:374) (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h to (cid:271)ase a(cid:374) Based on the estimated average nutrient intake by a group of healthy individuals. Highest level of average daily intake likely to pose no risks or adverse effects to almost all individuals in the general population (not a specific group)
