> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.foodmarble.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# What does RDA mean in the app?

### Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of FODMAPs

The **Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of FODMAPs** feature helps you track your daily FODMAP intake based on the meals you log in the FoodMarble app. It gives you a clear picture of your cumulative daily FODMAP intake, so you can make smarter dietary choices and better understand your personal triggers.

### **How It Works**
1. **Log your meals** in the FoodMarble app.
2. The app calculates the **FODMAP content** of each food item.
3. Your daily totals are compared against **reference RDA levels** for each FODMAP (fructose, lactose, sorbitol, inulin, etc.).
4. Once you’ve completed the **FoodMarble program and all 4 Food Intolerance Tests**, these comparisons become **personalized** to your tolerance levels.
5. The app shows how close you are to your daily limit, helping you identify when your intake may be exceeding your tolerance.

### **Why It’s Useful**
* **Connect meals with symptoms:** See if a high FODMAP load correlates with digestive issues.
* **Balance your diet:** Spread out FODMAP intake rather than overloading in a single meal or day.
* **Support personal discovery:** Over time, learn which FODMAPs and amounts are more likely to trigger symptoms for you, based on both reference levels and your personal results.

**In short:** The RDA feature helps you monitor your daily FODMAP intake, supporting smarter choices, and a better understanding of your digestive triggers. The feature evolves from **general reference comparisons** to a **personalized guide** once your FoodMarble program and tests are complete.


### Meals > showing Total FODMAPs breakdown  

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/8/a/5/f8a5014bbe2c5000/img4756_1qzohmj.jpg =700x416)


### Meals > Showing Total RDA  30% of RDA

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/8/a/5/f8a5014bbe2c5000/img4757_kyhumr.jpg =700x405)

### Meals > Showing 165% of RDA 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/8/a/5/f8a5014bbe2c5000/img4758_5ljnwa.jpg =700x409)

### Meals > Showing high FODMAP meal selected = 134% of RDA

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/8/a/5/f8a5014bbe2c5000/img4759_1u5qyml.jpg =700x406)