Which of the following statements about the Dietary Reference Intakes is false?
a. The DRI are designed to merely prevent nutrient deficiency diseases.
b. The DRI focus on disease prevention.
c. The DRI focus on adequacy of nutrients.
d. The DRI apply to the diets of individuals.
a
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