Are the Recommended Nutrient Intakes being replaced by the Dietary Reference Intakes?
Yes. The DRI reports establish reference values for nutrients to replace previously published Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) for Canada and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for the United States. The DRIs are established by the National Academy of Sciences, which is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars with a mandate to advise the US government on scientific and technical matters. The Government of Canada and Canadian scientists have participated in the development of the DRIs, and although the reports and reference values are published by the National Academy of Sciences, Health Canada supports the process and will be using the new values in its programs and policies. • What are the requirements to pass the lesson? The passing requirement is 80%. You can take the final lesson self-assessment, a maximum of three times to achieve this score. Once you achieve a passing grade you will be able to print out the Continuing Education Certificate. • How long will i
Yes. The DRI reports establish reference values for nutrients to replace previously published Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) for Canada and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for the United States. The DRIs are established by the National Academy of Sciences, which is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars with a mandate to advise the US government on scientific and technical matters. The Government of Canada and Canadian scientists have participated in the development of the DRIs, and although the reports and reference values are published by the National Academy of Sciences, Health Canada supports the process and will be using the new values in its programs and policies. • Do each of the 8 lessons in the DRI course qualify for continuing professional development? Yes. When you complete the self -assessment successfully, you will be able to print out a certificate that you can present to your accrediting body. How you claim or register your continuing educatio
