Which statement correctly matches DRIs components with their typical use?

• A. RDA is the recommended intake for nearly all healthy individuals; AI is used when there is not enough data for an RDA; EAR is the estimated average requirement for population adequacy; UL is the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse effects.
• B. RDA is the minimum intake to prevent deficiency in most people; AI is the average intake; EAR is the recommended daily allowance for most individuals; UL is the safe upper limit beyond which no adverse effects occur.
• C. RDA is the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse effects.
• D. RDA measures energy needs.

Answer: (A)