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Dietary Reference Intake Research Synthesis Database (DRID)
USDA. ARS. National Agricultural Library; DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
A web-based, electronic database that contains the research recommendations from the eight Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) reports published between 1997-2005.
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Dietary Reference Intakes: An Update
International Food Information Council.
Provides an overview of DRI development; includes definitions and comparision of 1989 and new DRIs.
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Interpretation and Uses of the DRIs
National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board.
Describes study assessing the adequacy of population intakes and development of guidance in uses of DRIs for nutrition education and planning intakes for groups and individuals.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions about RDAs and DRIs  (PDF|160 KB)
Clemson University. Nutrition Information Resource Center.
Explains and defines RDAs and DRIs and provides historical and future perspectives.
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New Dietary Reference Intakes for Micronutrients Released
USDA. ARS. Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center.
Summarizes 2005 release of new intake recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board, which relied on extensive ARS research.
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Upper Reference Levels of Nutrients
National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board.
Describes on-going project to establish maximum levels of nutrient intake compatible with low risk.
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Last Modified: May 1, 2008  
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