Which statement best describes how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) apply to athletes in training?
A) The DRI are not applicable to athletes because they were developed for the general population.
B) Although they were developed for the general population, athletes can use the DRI to assess the adequacy of their diets.
C) Athletes should add 10% to DRI values to reflect the increased need for nutrients while training.
D) All of the DRI are applicable to both the general and athletic populations.
B
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What will be an ideal response?