How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) differ from the Adequate Intake (AI)?
a. The strength of the research data used to determine the values differs.
b. The RDA is a U.S. standard while the AI is an international standard.
c. The RDA values are given in pounds and ounces while the AI values are given in kilograms and grams.
d. There is no difference. These are interchangeable terms.
a
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a. Low-protein corn bread b. Low-carbohydrate corn bread c. Low-fat cornbread d. Egg white omelets e. Soybeans or soy products
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Fat-soluble vitamins are transported along the intestinal lining and absorbed through the lymph system as part of chylomicrons. 2. Individuals who take megadoses of water-soluble vitamins are not likely to experience toxicity symptoms. 3. Folate deteriorates during cooking; vitamin B12 and riboflavin are destroyed by ultraviolet light; thiamin is easily damaged in an alkaline pH, and vitamin C oxidizes when exposed to air and heat.
There is no Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for adults for:
A) protein. B) carbohydrate. C) fiber. D) calories. E) cholesterol.
Palmitic acid is a 16-carbon, saturated fatty acid. Based on its chain length, palmitic acid is a
A. short-chain fatty acid. B. long-chain fatty acid. C. medium-chain fatty acid.