| AI | adequate intake |
| AMDR | acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges |
| ANIVA | Antropometría y Nutrición Infantil de Valencia |
| BMI | body mass index |
| CI | confidence interval |
| DRI | dietary reference intake |
| EAR | estimated average requirement |
| EER | estimated energy requirement |
| M | mean |
| n | number |
| RDA | recommended dietary allowance |
| SD | standard deviation |
| UL | tolerable upper intake levels |