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What is the statistical basis for computing Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for vitamins and minerals in the Indian population?
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- 1Mean requirements plus a flat 10% allowance for individual variations
- 2Mean requirements as determined directly by population surveys without safety margins
- 3Mean requirements plus twice the standard deviation (+2 SD) to cover individual variability✓
- 4Mean requirements plus a 20% allowance for cooking losses
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Mean requirements plus twice the standard deviation (+2 SD) to cover individual variability
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