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          DRI Calculator for Healthcare ProfessionalsDRI Calculator for Healthcare Professionals

This tool will calculate daily nutrient recommendations based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) established by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The data represents the most current scientific knowledge on nutrient needs. Individual requirements may be higher or lower than DRI recommendations.

Enter height, weight, age, and activity level to generate a report of the following items:

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	Estimated daily calorie needs
	Recommended intakes of macronutrients, water, vitamins, and minerals based on DRI dataTo begin, please enter the following data:Measurement Unit
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