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
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