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Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intake (CDRR)

A DRI category introduced for nutrients where intake reduction is causally linked to lower chronic disease risk independent of effects on classical deficiency, first applied to sodium with a 2,300 mg/day adult value.

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CDRR represents a shift in DRI methodology: rather than reflecting an avoidance of deficiency or toxicity, it reflects a population intake associated with reduced chronic disease risk based on causal evidence. The 2019 sodium DRI was the first to operationalize this category, setting CDRR at 2,300 mg/day for adults to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

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  • Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 12th ed.Ch 109: Dietary Reference Intakes

    CDRR represents a shift in DRI methodology: rather than reflecting an avoidance of deficiency or toxicity, it reflects a population intake associated with reduced chronic disease risk based on causal evidence. The 2019 sodium DRI was the first to operationalize this category, setting CDRR at 2,300 mg/day for adults to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Related terms

DRI, Sodium, UL