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Using the DRIs in Clinical Practice Dietary intake is part of a comprehensive nutritional assessment. The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the Institutes of Medicine, The National Academies suggests that clinicians also consider the following when evaluating dietary adequacy:
It is important to recognize the limitations of each of the DRIs and to select the reference that is most appropriate. The following criteria may be used when making assessments:
More information about the development of the DRIs and pdf versions of panel reports and summary panels can be found on this website:http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/dietary-guidance/dietary-reference-intakes. |
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