Which of the following statements regarding RDAs is true?
A. As a persons intake of a nutrient decreases relative to the RDA, his or her risk of a deficiency increases
B. If someone topically consumes less than the RDA for a nutrient, that person will develop a deficiency
C. The RDA for each nutrient is essentially equal to our requirement for that nutrient
D. It is important to consume the RDA for each nutrient everyday
Answer: A. As a persons intake of a nutrient decreases relative to the RDA, his or her risk of a deficiency increases
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