- Assessment
- Planning
- Diet
- Dietary Diversification
- Fortification
- Supplementation
Definition
The dietary intake level that meets the nutrient requirements of almost all apparently healthy individuals in an age- and sex-specific population group. It is set at the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) plus 2 standard deviations. This is the reference value to determine the adequacy of nutrients in the diet of individuals.
References
USAID (2022). Large-Scale Food Fortification Programming Guide.