The amount of a nutrient estimated to meet the needs of 50% of people in the same gender and life stage group is the:
a) EAR.
b) RAE.
c) AI.
d) RDA.
Answer: a) EAR.
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a. an increase in outdoor activities. b. an increase in use of sunscreens. c. the availability of fresh produce year-round. d. the wide use of vitamin D–fortified milk.
Which of the following milk beverages is defined as having the appearance, taste, and function of milk but as being nutritionally inferior?
A. eggnog B. imitation milk C. filled milk D. sweetened condensed milk E. instant milk
In general, molecules that do not contain carbon are classified as _______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What effect do vitamin B12 injections have in healthy athletes?
A) They increase red blood cell production. B) They increase oxygen delivery to cells. C) They delay the onset of fatigue. D) They have no effect.