The elderly population has a mean intake below the dietary reference intake (DRI) for several nutrients. Which of the following falls into that classification?
A) Sodium B) Potassium C) Chloride D) Manganese
B
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According to NHANES data from 2007 to 2008, the mean intake of several micronutrients is deficient in the diets of older adults—namely, vitamins A, D, and E; calcium; magnesium; and potassium. Conversely, their intake of sodium is too high.
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