In this episode (which is Part 2 of our micronutrient series), Greg and Lyndsey discuss nutrient targets: where they come from, what they mean, and how to think about them. They also talk about the relative imprecision of micronutrient tracking, why micronutrient content can differ so much within a single food, and why it can be challenging to track your micronutrient intake in the first place.
In this episode (which is Part 2 of our micronutrient series), Greg and Lyndsey discuss nutrient targets: where they come from, what they mean, and how to think about them. They also talk about the relative imprecision of micronutrient tracking, why micronutrient content can differ so much within a single food, and why it can be challenging to track your micronutrient intake in the first place.
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TIME STAMPS
Intro (0:00)
Recommendations and good vibes (0:20)
Housekeeping notes (8:45)
Recommended products and more from the SBS team (11:50)
Episode 1 in the Micronutrient Series
History of RDAs and Government Micronutrient Recommendations (14:53)
Ongoing DRV-related publications from the EFSA
Micronutrient series on the website
Micronutrient content in the MacroFactor knowledge base
Understanding Micronutrient Targets and the DRI Framework (37:13)
How EARs, RDAs, and LTIs are Determined (59:52)
General discussion of the implications of imprecise research and large inter-individual variability (1:21:21)
The relative imprecision of micronutrient tracking (and WHY micronutrient content can differ so much within a single food) (1:49:30)
Why it can be challenging to track your micronutrient intake in the first place (2:22:27)
Wrap-up and conclusions (2:28:39)
Depressing final thought (2:35:49)
Cool, less depressing final thought (2:42:16)
