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1 VITAMINS Vitamins do not supply energy as carbohydrates, fats and proteins do, but they are essential because they regulate the body chemistry and body functions. They cannot be produced by our bodies; rather, they must be ingested. They assist the body in using food by bringing about biochemical reactions so life can be maintained. Following is two separate articles on fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins. Read the sticky notes on the pages as I indicate what you are not required to know for the test. ~Stacy
2 F O O D A N D N U T R I T I O N S E R I E S HEALTH Fat-Soluble Vitamins no by J. Anderson and L. Young (Revised 8/08) Quick Facts... Small amounts of vitamins A, D, E and K are needed to maintain good health. Foods that contain these vitamins will not lose them when cooked. The body does not need these every day and stores them in the liver when not used. Most people do not need vitamin supplements. Megadoses of vitamins A, D, E or K can be toxic and lead to health problems. Colorado State University Extension. 3/02. Revised 8/08. Vitamins are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts for various roles in the human body. Vitamins are divided into two groups: watersoluble (B-complex and C) and fat-soluble (A, D, E and K). Unlike water-soluble vitamins that need regular replacement in the body, fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fatty tissues, and are eliminated much more slowly than water-soluble vitamins. Because fat-soluble vitamins are stored for long periods, they generally pose a greater risk for toxicity than water-soluble vitamins when consumed in excess. Eating a normal, well-balanced diet will not lead to toxicity in otherwise healthy individuals. However, taking vitamin supplements that contain mega doses of vitamins A, D, E and K may lead to toxicity. Remember, the body only needs small amounts of any vitamin. While diseases caused by a lack of fat-soluble vitamins are rare in the United States, symptoms of mild deficiency can develop without adequate amounts of vitamins in the diet. Additionally, some health problems may decrease the absorption of fat, and in turn, decrease the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K. Consult your doctor about this. Table lists sources of fat-soluble vitamins, their basic functions in the body, major deficiency symptoms caused by a lack of these vitamins, and symptoms of over-consumption. Vitamin A Vitamin A, also called retinol, has many functions in the body. In addition to helping the eyes adjust to light changes, vitamin A plays an important role in bone growth, tooth development, reproduction, cell division and gene expression. Also, the skin, eyes and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs depend on vitamin A to remain moist. The best way to ensure your body gets enough vitamin A is to eat a variety of foods. Vitamin A is supplied primarily by certain foods of animal origin like dairy products, fish and liver. Some foods of plant origin contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A. Beta-carotene, or provitamin A, comes from fruits and vegetables. Carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, dark green leafy vegetables and apricots are rich sources of beta-carotene. The recommendation for vitamin A intake is expressed as micrograms (mcg) of retinol activity equivalents (RAE). Retinol activity equivalents account for the fact that the body converts only a portion of beta-carotene to retinol. One RAE equals mcg of retinol or 2 mcg of beta-carotene (see Table 2). True vitamin A deficiency in the United States is rare. Night blindness and very dry, rough skin may indicate a lack of vitamin A. Other signs of possible vitamin A deficiency include decreased resistance to infections, faulty tooth development, and slower bone growth.
3 Table : Vitamin facts. Vitamin Source Physiological functions Deficiency Overconsumption A (retinol) (provitamin A, such as beta carotene) Vitamin A: liver, vitamin A fortified milk and dairy products, butter, whole milk, cheese, egg yolk. Provitamin A: carrots, leafy green vegetables, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, apricots, cantaloupe Helps to form skin and mucous membranes and keep them healthy, thus increasing resistance to infections; essential for night vision; promotes bones and tooth development. Beta carotene is an antioxidant and may protect against cancer. Mild: night blindness, diarrhea, intestinal infections, impaired vision. Severe: inflammation of eyes, keratinization of skin and eyes. Blindness in children. Mild: nausea, irritability, blurred vision. Severe: growth retardation, enlargement of liver and spleen, loss of hair, bone pain, increased pressure in skull, skin changes. D Vitamin D-fortified dairy products, fortified margarine, fish oils, egg yolk. Synthesized by sunlight action on skin. Promotes hardening of bones and teeth, increases the absorption of calcium. Severe: rickets in children; osteomalacia in adults. Mild: nausea, weight loss, irritability. Severe: mental and physical growth retardation, kidney damage, movement of calcium from bones into soft tissues. E Vegetable oil, margarine, butter, shortening, green and leafy vegetables, wheat germ, whole grain products, nuts, egg yolk, liver. Protects vitamins A and C and fatty acids; prevents damage to cell membranes. Antioxidant. Almost impossible to produce without starvation; possible anemia in low birth-weight infants. Nontoxic under normal conditions. Severe: nausea, digestive tract disorders. K References Dark green leafy vegetables, liver; also made by bacteria in the intestine. Complete Book of vitamins and Minerals (2000). Publications International, Ltd. Facts About Dietary Supplements (200). NIH Clinical Center. Available on cc.nih.gov/ccc/supplements/intro.html Hollick, M.F., Chen TC.. Vit. D deficiency: a worldwide problem with health consequences. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition April 87 (4): 080S-6S. Insel, P. et al (200). Nutrition. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett publishers. Dietary Reference intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Fluoride. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 997. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 200 Helps blood to clot. Excessive bleeding. None reported. In the United States, toxic or excess levels of vitamin A are of more concern than deficiencies. The tolerable upper intake level for adults is 3,000 mcg RAE. It would be difficult to reach this level consuming food alone. But some multivitamin supplements contain high doses of vitamin A. If you take a multivitamin, check the label to be sure the majority of vitamin A provided is in the form of beta-carotene, which appears to be safe. Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity include dry, itchy skin, headache, nausea, and loss of appetite. Signs of severe overuse over a short period of time include dizziness, blurred vision and slowed growth. Vitamin A toxicity also can cause severe birth defects and may increase the risk for hip fractures. Physicians sometimes recommend that young infants take vitamin supplements that contain vitamin A. However, toddlers and children need protection from too much vitamin A due to their smaller body size. Typical foods eaten in large amounts by toddlers and children usually contain sufficient amounts of vitamin A. Provide a variety of foods for your children, and if in doubt, check with a pediatrician or Registered Dietitian. Vitamin D Vitamin D plays a critical role in the body s use of calcium and phosphorous. It increases the amount of calcium absorbed from the small intestine and helps form and maintain bones. Children especially need adequate amounts of vitamin D to develop strong bones and healthy teeth. The primary food sources of vitamin D are milk and other dairy products fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin D is also found in oily fish (e.g., herring, salmon and sardines) as well as in cod liver oil. In addition to the vitamin D provided by food, we obtain vitamin D through our skin which makes vitamin D in response to sunlight.
4 Table 2: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for fat soluble vitamins. An Adequate Intake (AI) has been established for vitamin D (see Table 2). The AIs for vitamin D appear as micrograms (mcg) of cholecalciferol. Ten mcg of cholecalciferol equals 400 International Units (IU). Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency in growing children include rickets (long, soft bowed legs) and flattening of the back of the skull. Vitamin D deficiency in adults is called osteomalacia, which results in muscular weakness and weak bones. These conditions are rare in the United States. The tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D is set at 50 mcg for people year of age and older (see Table 3). High doses of vitamin D supplements coupled with large amounts of fortified foods may cause accumulations in the liver and produce signs of poisoning. Signs of vitamin D toxicity include excess calcium in the blood, slowed mental and physical growth, decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting. It is important that infants and young children do not consume excess amounts of vitamin D regularly. Children exposed to the sun for 5 to 0 minutes daily will produce enough vitamin D. However, if children live in inner cities, wear clothes that cover most of their skin or live in northern climates where little sun is seen in the winter, then vitamin D deficiency may occur. Rather than give children a supplement, add fortified foods to their diet, such as vitamin D fortified milk and other dairy products. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased risk of common cancers, autoimmune diseases, hypertension and infectiouse disease. In the absence of adequate sun exposure, at least 800 to,000 IU of Vitamin D3 may be needed to reach the circulating level required to maximize Vitamin D s beneficial health effects. Life Stage Vitamin A Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin E Group (mcg ) (IU) (mcg 2 ) (IU) (mg α-te 3 ) (IU) Infants mo 400* 333 5* 200 4* mo 500* 666 5* 200 5* 7.5 Children * * Males * * * * * * Females * * * * * * Pregnant < * * * Lactating <8, * , * , * * Indicates an Adequate Intake (AI). All other values are Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). As retinol activity equivalents (RAEs). RAE = mcg retinol or 2 mcg beta-carotene. 2 As cholecalciferol. 0 mcg cholecalciferol = 400 IU of vitamin D. 3 As alpha-tocopherol equivalents. mg of alpha-tocopherol =.5 IU of vitamin E. One milligram is 0.00 gram, about /28 of an ounce. One microgram is of a gram. Vitamin E Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting vitamins A and C, red blood cells and essential fatty acids from destruction. Research from a decade ago suggested that taking antioxidant supplements, vitamin E in particular, might help prevent heart disease and cancer. However, newer findings indicate that people who take antioxidant supplements are not better protected against heart disease and cancer than non-supplement users. On the other hand, there are many
5 Table 3. Tolerable upper intake levels (UL)*. Life stage group Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E (mcg) (mcg) (mg α-te) Infants mo ND mo ND Children -3 y y Males, Females 9-3 y, y 2, y 3,000 50,000 >7 y 3,000 50,000 Pregnant & Lactating <8 y 2, y 3,000 50,000 * A UL for vitamin K was not established. ND = not determinable due to insufficient data. Table 2 lists the recommended amounts of fat-soluble vitamins that individuals in the United States need daily for good health. Table 3 provides the tolerable upper intake levels. Vitamin requirements are expressed in small units. Most are given in milligrams (mg) or micrograms (mcg). When comparing vitamin amounts on labels, note whether values are in micrograms (mcg), milligrams (mg) or International Units (IU). Make sure you compare the same units. studies that show a link between regularly eating antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and a lower risk for heart disease, cancer and several other diseases. The RDA for vitamin E is based on the most active and usable form called alphatocopherol (see Table 2). One milligram of alphatocopherol equals to.5 International Units (IU). About 60 percent of vitamin E in the diet comes from vegetable oil or products made with vegetable oils. Therefore, good food sources of vitamin E include vegetable oils and margarines. Vitamin E is also found in fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and fortified cereals. Deficiencies of vitamin E only occur in premature infants and people unable to absorb fats. The tolerable intake levels for vitamin E are shown in Table 3. Large doses of vitamin E pose a hazard to people who take blood-thinning medications. People taking statin drugs are not advised to take supplemental vitamin E because it may interfere with how the medication works. Vitamin K Naturally produced by the bacteria in the intestines, vitamin K plays an essential role in normal blood clotting and helps promote bone health. Good food sources of vitamin K are green vegetables such as turnip greens, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli, and certain vegetables oils including soybean oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil and olive oil. Animal foods, in general, contain limited amounts of vitamin K. To help ensure people receive sufficient amounts of vitamin K, an Adequate Intake (AI) has been established for each age group (see Table 2). Without sufficient amounts of vitamin K, hemorrhaging can occur. Deficiencies may appear in infants, or in people who take anticoagulants or antibiotic drugs. Newborn babies lack the intestinal bacteria to produce vitamin K and need a supplement for the first week. People on anticoagulant drugs (blood thinners) may become deficient in vitamin K, but should not change their vitamin K intake without consulting a physician because the effectiveness of the drug may be affected. People taking antibiotics may lack vitamin K temporarily because intestinal bacteria are sometimes killed as a result of long-term use of antibiotics. Also, people with chronic diarrhea may have problems absorbing sufficient amounts of vitamin K through the intestine and should consult their physician to determine if supplementation is necessary. Although a tolerable upper intake level has not been established for vitamin K, excessive amounts can cause the breakdown of red blood cells and liver damage. Large doses are not advised. J. Anderson, Colorado State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor, food science and human nutrition; and L. Young, M.S., former graduate student. Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. CSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned. Standards for Measuring Intake Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are dietary standards for desirable and/or safe vitamin intake levels published by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences National Research Council. DRIs include three values: recommended dietary allowances (referred to as RDAs), which are intended to meet the nutrient needs of healthy individuals; tolerable upper intake levels (UL), designed to help people avoid harmful effects caused by consuming too much of a nutrient; and adequate intakes (AI), which are established when there is not enough scientific evidence to set an RDA and are based on diets known to be nutritionally adequate for U.S. and Canadian populations.
6 F O O D A N D N U T R I T I O N S E R I E S HEALTH Water-Soluble Vitamins no by J. Anderson and L. Young (Revised 8/08) Quick Facts... B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are water-soluble vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day. These vitamins are easily destroyed or washed out during food storage and preparation. The B-complex group is found in a variety of foods: cereal grains, meat, poul try, eggs, fish, milk, legumes and fresh vegetables. Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C. Use of megadoses of vitamins is not recom mended. Colorado State University Extension. 3/02. Revised 8/08. Vitamins are essential nutrients found in foods. The requirements are small but they per form specific and vital functions essential for maintaining health. The two types of vitamins are classified by the materials in which they will dis solve. Fat-soluble vitamins vitamins A, D, E and K dissolve in fat before they are absorbed in the blood stream to carry out their functions. Excesses of these vitamins are stored in the liver. Because they are stored, they are not needed every day in the diet. By contrast, water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are not stored; they are eliminated in urine. We need a continuous supply of them in our diets. The water-soluble vitamins are the B-complex group and vitamin C. Water-soluble vitamins are easily destroyed or washed out during food storage or preparation. Proper storage and preparation of food can min imize vitamin loss. To reduce vitamin loss, refrig erate fresh produce, keep milk and grains away from strong light, and use the cooking water from vegetables to prepare soups. (See Table.) Vitamin B-Complex Eight of the water-soluble vitamins are known as the B-complex group: thiamin (vitamin B ), riboflavin (vitamin B 2 ), niacin, vitamin B 6, folate, vitamin B 2, biotin and pantothenic acid. These vitamins are widely distributed in foods. (See Table 2.) Their influence is felt in many parts of the body. They function as coenzymes that help the body obtain energy from food. They also are important for nor mal appetite, good vision, healthy skin, healthy nervous system and red blood cell formation. Beriberi, pellagra and pernicious anemia are three well-known B-vitamin deficien cies. These diseases are not a problem in the Uni ted States, but occasionally they occur when peo ple omit certain foods or overeat certain foods at the expense of others. Alcoholics are especially prone to thiamin deficiency because alcohol repla ces food. Vegans will need a B 2 supplement. When grains and grain products are refined, essential nutrients lost during processing are put back into these foods through a process called enrichment. Among the nutrients added during the enrichment process are thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, folate and iron. Some examples of enriched grain products are white rice, many breakfast cereals, white flour, breads and pasta. For some populations, rice is the main dietary staple. When polishing rice (removing its outer layers) became popular, thiamin deficiency, or beriberi, increased significantly. In the early 900s, the most wides pread vitamin deficiency disease in the United States was pellagra, or niacin deficiency. At that time, pellagra caused thousands of deaths and many cases of mental and physical illness among the
7 Table : Water-soluble vitamins and their characteristics. Common food Deficiency Overconsumption sources Major functions symptoms symptoms Stability in foods Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Citrus fruits, broccoli, Formation of collagen (a component Bleeding gums; wounds Nontoxic under normal Most unstable under heat, strawberries, melon, of tis sues), helps hold them together; don t heal; bruise easily; conditions; rebound drying, storage; very green pepper, wound healing; maintaining blood dry, rough skin; scurvy; scurvy when high doses soluble in water, leaches tomatoes, dark green vessels, bones, teeth; absorption of sore joints and bones; discontinued; diarrhea, out of some vegetables vegetables, potatoes. iron, cal cium, folacin; production of increased infections. bloating, cramps; during cooking; alkalinity brain hormones, immune factors; increased incidence of (baking soda) destroys antioxidant. kidney stones. Vitamin C. Thiamin (vitamin B ) Pork, liver, whole Helps release energy from foods; Mental confusion; muscle None known. Losses depend on cooking grains, enriched grain promotes normal appetite; weakness, wasting; method, length, alkalinity of products, peas, meat, important in function of nervous edema; impaired growth; cooking medium; destroyed legumes. system. beriberi. by sulfite used to treat dried fruitssuch as apricots; dissolves in cooking water. Riboflavin (vitamin B 2 ) Liver, milk, dark Helps release energy from foods; Cracks at corners of None known. Sensitive to light; green vegetables, promotes good vision, healthy mouth; dermatitis around unstable in alkaline whole and enriched skin. nose and lips; eyes solutions. grain products, eggs. sensitive to light. Niacin (nicotinamide, nicotinic acid) Liver, fish, poultry, Energy production from foods; aids Skin disorders; diarrhea; Abnormal liver function; meat, peanuts, digestion, promotes normal appetite; weakness; mental cramps, nausea; irritability. whole and enriched promotes healthy skin, nerves. confusion; irritability. grain products. Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) Pork, meats, whole Aids in protein metabolism, Skin disorders, dermatitis, None known. Considerable losses during grains and cereals, absorption; aids in red blood cell cracks at corners of mouth; cooking. legumes, green formation; helps body use fats. irritability; anemia; kidney leafy vegetables. stones; nausea; smooth tongue. Folacin (folic acid) Liver, kidney, dark Aids in protein metabolism; promotes Anemia; smooth tongue; May mask vitamin B 2 Easily destroyed by green leafy vege- red blood cell forma tion; prevents diarrhea. deficiency (pernicious storing, cooking and tables, meats, fish, birth defects of spine, brain; lowers anemia). other processing. whole grains, fortified homocystein levels and thus coronary grains and cereals, heart disease risk. legumes, citrus fruits. Vitamin B 2 Found only in animal Aids in building of genetic material; aids Pernicious anemia, anemia; foods: meats, liver, in development of normal red blood neurological disorders; kidney, fish, eggs, cells; maintenance of nervous system. degeneration of peripheral milk and milk products, nerves that may cause oysters, shellfish. numbness, tingling in fingers and toes. Pantothenic acid None known. Liver, kidney, meats, Involved in energy production; aids in Uncommon due to availability None known. About half of pantothenic egg yolk, whole formation of hormones. in most foods; fatigue; nausea, acid is lost in the milling of grains, legumes; abdominal cramps; difficulty grains and heavily refined also made by intestinal sleeping. foods. bacteria. Biotin Liver, kidney, egg yolk, Helps release energy from carbo- Uncommon under normal None known. milk, most fresh hydrates; aids in fat synthesis. circumstances; fatigue; loss vegetables, also made of appetite, nausea, vomiting; by intestinal bacteria. depression; muscle pains; anemia.
8 Table 2: Major food sources of water-soluble vitamins. Grains Fruits Vegetables Meats, Eggs Legumes, Nuts, Seeds Milk, Dairy Thiamin X X X Riboflavin X X Niacin X X X Biotin X X X Pyridoxine X X X Pantothenic acid X X X X X X Vitamin B 2 X X Folate X X Vitamin C X X Table 3: Dietary reference intakes (DRI). Selected recommended levels for individual intakes. RDA or A (ages 9-50 yrs) Nutrient Male Female Thiamin (mg).2. Riboflavin (mg).3. Niacin (mg) 6 4 Vitamin B 6 (mg).3.3 Folate (mcg) Vitamin B 2 (mcg) 2.4* 2.4* Pantothenic acid (mg) 5* 5* Biotin (mcg) 30* 30* Vitamin C (mg) (mg = milligrams, (mcg = micrograms) RDA and Adequate Intake (AI) values from the 997/998 DRI reports. * AI value. poor in the Southeast. The enrichment of flour, rice and wheat products helped to eliminate the deficiency problems found in people who depended on these food items for most of their daily calories. Table 3 summarizes the new standards for nutrient recommendations: The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI). The recommendations meet the average daily nutritional needs of all healthy people. To ensure the needs of all in the population, the DRI usually exceeds the requirements for most people. They do not cover requirements for illness and special health dis orders. Vitamin C Why do we need vitamin C? Like the other vitamins, the body needs vitamin C to keep it in good working order. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C helps hold body cells together, aids in wound healing, assists in bone and tooth forma tion, strengthens the blood vessel walls, is vital for the function of the immune system, and im proves absorption and utilization of iron. It also helps prevent nutritional ailments such as scurvy, the disease that did the most to bring public atten tion to vitamin deficiency diseases. Our bodies cannot make vitamin C. Therefore, every day we must eat foods containing this vitamin. Although the body has a constant need for vitamin C, it has a limited storage capacity. A regular and adequate intake is essential. Eating vitamin C-rich foods is the best method to ensure an adequate intake of this vitamin. While many common foods contain vitamin C, the best food sources are citrus fruits. One orange, a kiwi fruit, 6 oz. of grapefruit juice or /3 cup of chopped sweet red pepper each supply enough vitamin C for one day. Some conditions have been shown to increase vitamin C requirements. They are: environmental stress, use of certain drugs (such as oral contra ceptives), tissue healing of wounds, growth (children and pregnant women), fever and infection, and smoking. The controversy over megadoses of vitamin C to prevent or cure the common cold and other disorders has not been resolved. Vitamin supplements will not necessarily provide extra energy, clear up skin problems, or prevent and cure the common cold, heart disease, and cancer. Unlike pellagra, beriberi, or scurvy, these problems are not the result of a vitamin deficiency. What is known is that the only disease a vitamin will cure is the one caused by a deficiency of that vitamin.
9 References Alexander, S.W Specific nutrients and the immune response. Nutrition. :229. Gershoff, S.N Vitamin C, new roles, new requirements? Nutrition Reviews. 5:(Nov)33. Greenwald, P Antioxidant vitamins and cancer risk. Nutrition. 0:433. Nutrient Requirements Get a Makeover: The Evolution of the Recommended Dietary Allowances, Food Insight, September/October 998. RDAs and Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake (ESADDI), Food and Nutrition Board, 989. Wardlow, G.M., and Insel, P.M The water soluble vitamins. In: Perspectives in Nutrition. 3rd edition, pp St. Louis, Mosby. Vitamin C also serves as an antioxidant. It works with vitamin E as a free-radical scavenger. Studies suggest that vitamin C may reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and cataracts. Research continues to document the degree of these effects. Definitions Dietary Reference Intake (DRI): The new standards for nutrient recommendations that can be used to plan and assess diets for healthy people. Think of Dietary Reference Intakes as the umbrella term that includes the following values. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): A nutrient intake value that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in the group. It is used to assess nutritional adequacy of intakes of population groups. In addition, EARs are used to calculate RDAs. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): This value is a goal for individuals and is based on the EAR. It is the daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of 97 to 98 percent of all healthy individuals in a group. If an EAR cannot be set, no RDA value can be proposed. Adequate Intake (AI): This is used when an RDA cannot be determined. A recommended daily intake level based on an observed or experimentally determined approximation of nutrient intake for a group (or groups) of healthy people. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): The highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risks of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population. As intake increases above the UL, the risk of adverse effects increases. Source: Food Insight, September/October 998. J. Anderson, Colorado State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor; and L. Young, M.S., former graduate student. Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. No endorsement of products mentioned is intended nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned.
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