DRI Calculator - Dietary Reference Intakes

DRI Calculator

Dietary Reference Intakes - Calculate daily nutrient requirements

About Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

DRIs are a set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people. They include Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), Adequate Intakes (AI), and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) for various nutrients based on age, gender, and life stage.

DRI Requirements

Summary

Life Stage Considerations

Calculation Methods

Energy (Calories): Basal Metabolic Rate × Activity Factor

Protein: 0.8-1.2 g/kg body weight (varies by life stage)

Carbohydrates: 45-65% of total calories

Fat: 20-35% of total calories

Fiber: 14g per 1000 calories

Water: 1-1.5 mL per calorie consumed

Clinical Considerations

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