The approximate amount of a nutrient that individuals in a similar age and gender group should consume to maintain good health is called the

A) EAR. B) AI. C) UL. D) RDA.


B

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Which of the following is most likely to result in vitamin toxicity if consumed daily over a long period of time?

A. Spinach, kale, and other greens B. Fortified breakfast cereals C. Vitamin A supplements D. B-vitamin complex

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Which agency established the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for macronutrients?

a. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) b. Institute of Medicine (IOM) c. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) d. Health and Human Services Organization (HHSO)

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Decreased production of gastric acid in older adults may interfere with absorption of:

a. vitamin D. b. essential fatty acids. c. vitamin B12. d. calcium.

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