EAR is ____
A) the average daily dietary intake that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all (97 to 98%) healthy individuals in a particular group according to stage of life and gender
B) used when an RDA cannot be determined
C) used to assess dietary adequacy and as the basis for the RDA
D) the highest daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects for almost all individuals in the general population
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. magnesium B. iodine C. selenium D. chromium
Phosphorus absorption is enhanced by
A. vitamin C. B. potassium. C. vitamin D. D. iron.
Protein requirements per unit of body weight are _______ for infants and children than for adults.
A. Less B. The same C. Greater