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Appendix A Origin and Framework of the Development of Dietary Reference Intakes
Pages 409-412

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... it held several symposia at nutrition-focuseci professional meetings to discuss its tentative plans and receive responses to this initial concept. Many aspects of the conceptual framework of DRIs came from the report Dietary Reference Values forFood Energy and Nutrients for the United Kingdom (COMA, 1991~.
From page 410...
... The consensus following a symposium for Canaclian scientists cosponsored by the Canaclian National Institute of Nutrition and Health Canada in April 1995 was that the Canaclian government should pursue the extent to which involvement with the developing FNB process would be of benefit to both Canada and the United States in terms of leacling toward harmonization. Baseci on extensive input and deliberations, the FNB initiated action to provide a framework for the development and possible international harmonization of nutrient-based recommendations that would serve, where warranted, for all of North America.
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From page 412...
... As panel members reviewoci ciata on ULs, they interacted with the Subcommittee on Upper Reference Levels of Nutrients, which assisted the panel in applying the risk assessment model to each selected nutrient. The panel also worked with the Subcommittee on Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes to determine appropriate examples for using the Recommencleci Dietary Allowances, Estimated Average Requirements, Acloquate Intakes, and ULs.


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