Where are adequate intakes establish?

Adequate Intakes (AIs) are established by health organizations, such as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the United States, as part of their dietary reference intakes (DRIs). AIs are set for nutrients when there is insufficient scientific evidence to determine a precise Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). They provide a guideline for the average daily intake that is assumed to be sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of most healthy individuals in a specific age and gender group. These guidelines help inform dietary recommendations and public health policies.