An Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) value represents the daily intake of a nutrient that:
A) meets the physiological requirements of half the healthy individuals in a given life-stage group and sex.
B) can be used to evaluate the specific dietary intakes of individuals.
C) meets the physiological requirements of roughly 97 percent of healthy individuals in a given life-stage group and sex.
D) reduces the average energy intakes needed for a person to maintain a healthy weight.
A
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