In September 2007, the Institute of Medicine held a workshop entitled “The Development of DRIs 1994–2004: Lessons Learned and New Challenges.”[17] At that meeting, several speakers stated that the current Dietary Recommended Intakes (DRI’s) were largely based upon the very lowest rank in the quality of evidence pyramid, that is, opinion, rather than the highest level – randomized controlled clinical trials. Speakers called for a higher standard of evidence to be utilized when making dietary recommendations.
Reference 1: Percent of U.S. population ages 2+ meeting EAR in 2004[18].
Reference 2: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, % calories from total fat = 35%, % calories from saturated fat 10%, Cholesterol intake 300mg and Sodium intake = 2,300mg.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_Reference_Intake
Reference 2: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, % calories from total fat = 35%, % calories from saturated fat 10%, Cholesterol intake 300mg and Sodium intake = 2,300mg.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_Reference_Intake
