The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender gr
oup is known as the:_______.A) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR).B) Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).C) Adequate Intake (AI).D) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that this is known as the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). Like mentioned in the question this term refers to the intake level of nutrients that will meet the amount of nutrients required for half of the population. This refers to the minimum requirement for 50% of the population, while the other half will need to increase this amount.
