estimated average requirement


es·ti·ma·ted av·er·age re·quire·ment

(EAR) (es'ti-mā'ted av'răj rĕ-kwīr'mĕnt) The daily intake of a specific nutrient estimated to meet the requirement in 50% of healthy people in an age- and gender-specific group. The EAR is used to calculate the recommended dietary allowance.

es·ti·ma·ted av·er·age re·quire·ment

(EAR) (es'ti-mā'ted av'răj rĕ-kwīr'mĕnt) The daily intake of a specific nutrient estimated to meet the requirement in 50% of healthy people in an age- and gender-specific group.