Dietary Reference Intakes
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a comprehensive set of nutrient reference values for healthy populations that can be used for assessing and planning diets. DRIs replace previously published Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs). They are established by Canadian and American scientists through a review process overseen by the U.S. National Academies, which is an independent, nongovernmental body.
The DRIs reflect the current state of scientific knowledge with respect to nutrient requirements. The Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion will be using the DRIs to ensure that dietary guidance to Canadians, such as Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating, is scientifically sound. The DRIs will also be used to assess the nutrient intakes of Canadians. The functional indicators used to establish the DRIs will be considered when interpreting the dietary assessment.
The DRIs are published as a series of reports by the U.S. National Academies. The reports can be viewed online and ordered from the National Academy Press at:
 http://search.nap.edu/nap-cgi/naptitle.cgi?Search=dietary+reference+intakes
There are several different types of DRI values, each with different uses depending on the situation. The following links provide more detail on the development and use of the DRIs.
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