title: Nutritional need versus optimal intake.
abstract: The lack of biochemical basis for "nutritional need" is discussed. The current use of "nutritional need" as the basis in nutritional recommendations suggests that the general approach of such recommendations should be re-evaluated. "Optimal intake" -approach is suggested as an alternative.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003677:Deficiency Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D004798:Enzymes / Q000378:metabolism; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004798:Enzymes; D014801:Vitamin A