What personal characteristics need to be considered when

assessing nutritional adequacy of a person's overall diet or
intake of a given nutrient?


Individual nutrient needs are determined by a combination
of factors. The person's sex, age, physical activity level, and
genetic traits should all be considered.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans must be updated every _____.

A. 6 months B. year C. 5 years D. 10 years E. 15 years

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Hypochromic, microcytic anemia is associated with a deficiency of ____

A) ?selenium B) ?iron C) ?copper D) ?molybdenum

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If a normal, healthy adult were to begin consuming a vitamin A-poor diet, approximately how much time would pass before the first deficiency symptoms would appear?

a. 2 weeks b. 1 to 2 months c. 6 months d. 6 months to 1 year e. 1 to 2 years

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