NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -RDAs are created to advise the amount of nutrient that should be taken in to meet the nutritional needs of 97%–98% of the healthy population and are used to create healthy meals (such as those provided in schools).

Detailed explanation-2: -Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the levels of intake of essential nutrients that, on the basis of scientific knowledge, are judged by the Food and Nutrition Board to be adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy persons.

Detailed explanation-3: -For purposes of discussion, the information presented in Table was further combined into the following four categories of RDA uses: nutrition standards for policy purposes; education and dietary guidance; descriptive research; and food standards.