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What is the difference between the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
 
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Open dating is typically found on perishable items such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The EAR is the average daily intake of a nutrient that meets the needs for 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group, whereas the RDA (which is based on the EAR) is the average daily intake level that is estimated to meet the needs of 97 to 98 percent of the individuals in a similar group.

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