The base population from which a sample is drawn at the time of initial sampling. The standard against which a population that is being studied can be compared. See “population”.... reference population
a *delusion in which the patient believes that unsuspicious occurrences refer to him or her in person. Patients may, for example, believe that certain news bulletins have a direct reference to them, that music played on the radio is played for them, or that car licence plates have a meaning relevant to them. Ideas of reference differ from delusions of reference in that insight is retained.... delusion of reference
(DRVs) a set of statistical terms used to describe nutritional requirements.
EAR estimated average requirement: the amount of energy or a nutrient that will meet the needs of 50% of the population.
RDA recommended daily amount: the average amount of a nutrient that should be provided per head of a group of people if the needs of practically all members of the group are to be met.
LRNI lowest recommended nutrient intake: the amount of a nutrient that provides only 2.5% of the population with their requirements.
RNI reference nutrient intake: the amount that is sufficient for almost 97.5% of individuals in a population. It is the term usually used when expressing dietary requirements.
safe level: used when there is insufficient data to determine the RNI, set as the average requirement plus 20%.
RI reference intake: a guide to how many calories and nutrients an average person can consume each day for a healthy balanced diet. This is used in labelling information for energy, protein, carbohydrate, sugars, fat, saturated fat, fibre, and salt.... dietary reference values
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