Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

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The estimated average daily nutrient intake level that is estimated to meet the requirements of half the healthy individuals in a given life stage and gender group. The European equivalent is Average Requirement (AR).

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Understanding Micronutrient Targets: What Do They Mean, and Where Do They Come From? (Episode 120)

Understanding Micronutrient Targets: What Do They Mean, and Where Do They Come From? (Episode 120)

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The estimated average daily nutrient intake level that is estimated to meet the requirements of half the healthy individuals in a given life stage and gender group. The European equivalent is Average Requirement (AR).