Based upon expert estimates of nutrient intake by a defined group of healthy people. These are used when there is insufficient scientific evidence to establish an EAR.

What will be an ideal response?


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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The cholesterol ratio is calculated by dividing:

a. LDL by HDL. b. total cholesterol by LDL. c. HDL by total cholesterol. d. total cholesterol by HDL.

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Per serving, the best source of phosphorus would be ____.?

A) ?milk and yogurt B) ?dry roasted pecans C) ?an egg D) ?cheeses

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A high school football player is eating enough protein foods in his diet to provide him with 2.5 grams per kg of his body weight. What type of benefit will he get from his high protein intake?

a. This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading carbohydrate for some of the protein. b. This exceeds the recommendation for his sport so he should consider trading fat for some of the protein. c. Although this exceeds the recommendation for his sport he will benefit from the additional protein as the body converts it to muscle mass. d. This is an extremely toxic level that may cause serious health problems. e. His body will adjust to the higher protein intake to require that amount on a regular basis.

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