| AI | Adequate intake |
| AMDR | Acceptable macronutrient distribution range |
| CDRR | Chronic disease reduction level |
| DAL | Dietary acid load |
| DGA | Dietary guidelines for Americans |
| DNG | Daily nutritional goals |
| HPD | High-PRAL diet |
| LPD | Low-PRAL diet |
| NHANES | National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys |
| PRAL | Potential renal acid load |
| RDA | Recommended dietary allowance |