The _____ for a particular nutrient is the daily dietary intake level considered sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals (about 97%) of the same gender who are in a particular stage of life
a. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
b. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
c. Adequate Intake (AI)
d. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
d
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Consuming too much sodium will result in hypernatremia in most healthy individuals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and tea are good food sources of ________.
A. manganese B. iodine C. cesium D. zinc
Which of the following foods is not a good source of vitamin E?
A. Safflower oil B. Sunflower seeds C. Whole grains D. Ground beef
Nonspecific signs and symptoms resulting from insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients or energy are well-recognized risk factors for the development of _____.
A. metabolic imbalance B. caloric dysfunction C. insulin resistance D. chronic diseases E. blood pressure anomalies