The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs. specify the amount of each nutrient that people need to consume in order to
A. maintain good health.
B. avoid unhealthy excesses.
C. prevent nutrient deficiencies and chronic diseases.
D. all of the above.
ANS: D
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An athlete completed a two-hour race 4 hours ago and has been sipping on water since the event ended. When she goes to the bathroom, she notices that her urine is dark in color. This is most likely a sign of
A. blood in the urine. B. inadequate hydration. C. her vitamin and mineral supplement. D. food coloring in the foods she consumed after the race.
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A) been established by the EPA. B) not been established. C) been established by the FDA. D) been established by the USDA.
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a) navy beans b) zucchini c) corn d) broccoli