Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a set of reference values used to assess and plan the dietary intake of healthy individuals. These values are established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine and are designed to prevent nutrient deficiencies and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. DRIs encompass several types of nutrient reference values, including Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), Adequate Intakes (AIs), Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs), and Estimated Average Requirements (EARs).
