«Previous research, and many dietary guidelines in North America and Europe recommended
daily intake of these
foods ranging from 400 to 800 grams per day, but this is unaffordable for many people in low to middle - income countries,» he explained.
The most recent
Food and Drug Administration's Total Diet Study also revealed that the U.S. population has adequate dietary iodine, with estimated average
daily iodine
intake ranging from 138 to 353 micrograms per person (8).
The adequacy goal for most nutrients was based on the DRI, the Recommended
Daily Allowance (RDA), where one was available, and the Adequate
Intake level (AI) or Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution
Range (AMDR) from the IOM Macronutrient Report, along with the moderation goals from the 4th and 5th editions of the Dietary Guidelines, or
Daily Values set by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Nutrition Facts Labels.