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DRI Calculator for Healthcare Professionals
This tool will calculate daily nutrient recommendations based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The data represents the most current scientific knowledge on nutrient needs however individual requirements may be higher or lower than DRI recommendations.
By entering height, weight, age, and activity level, you will generate a report of; Body Mass Index, estimated daily calorie needs in addition to the recommended intakes of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals based on DRI data.
- Sedentary:
- Daily activities such as housework or gardening
- Low Active:
- 30 minutes of moderate activity such as walking at 4 mph
- Active:
- 60 minutes of moderate activity such as walking/jogging at 3-4 mph, or 30 minutes vigorous activity such as jogging at 5.5 mph
- Very Active:
- 45-60 minutes of vigorous activity