Emma is a 14-year-old patient with cancer who is concerned about her diet. She asks Rachel, the student nurse, about taking vitamins to supplement her diet
Emma states that she has been read-ing and doesn't think her diet alone is providing the UL of vitamins that she needs. What is the best response from Rachel? A. "You should try to get your vitamins from food, rather than a supplement."
B. "‘UL' stands for the tolerable upper intake level; you should be trying to achieve the ‘RDA.'"
C. "You should compare your diet to the UL for children, not the UL for adults."
D. "Vitamins aren't important as long as you are getting enough calories."
B
The RDA is the average needs of 98% of the population, not the exact needs of an individual. The tolerable upper intake level (UL) is the highest level that likely poses no risk for adverse health events. It is not a recommended level of intake.
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