A community health nurse is using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) as a guide while developing an education presentation about nutrition for a community group. How will the use of the DRIs be helpful in developing this presentation?
a. It considers the unique differences among children, pregnant women, and elderly people.
b. It contains well-researched data that are reviewed on an annual basis.
c. It is prescriptive in the amount of nutrients that are needed on a daily basis.
d. It serves as an overall guideline for the population.
Answer: d. It serves as an overall guideline for the population.
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