Which of the following statements is true?

A. Nutrition scientists have established RDAs for all essential nutrients.
B. People who consume less than the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient have a high risk of developing the nutrient's toxicity disorder.
C. People who consume 90% of the RDA for iron regularly are likely to develop an iron deficiency.
D. People can have energy needs that are higher or lower than the Estimated Energy Requirement.


Answer: D

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