Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is defined as the nutrient present in the diet which satisfies the daily requirement of nearly all individuals in a population. It is influenced by
RDA suggested for Indian population is based on the reference man and reference woman .
Reference man and Reference woman are defined on the basis of body weights of well nourished healthy adults who have satisfactory growth during their child hood and are currently leading a healthy and moderately active life living under normal comfortable conditions.
Reference man is between 19-39 years of age, height 163 cm and weight of 65 kg. Reference woman is between 19-39 years of age, height 151 cm and weight 55 kg.
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Last Modified : 11/15/2022
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