The daily intake value of a nutrient that meets the physiological requirements of half of the healthy people is:

1.EAR
2.RDA
3.DRI
4.AI


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A. Stick margarine made with olive oil B. Partially-hydrogenated peanut oil C. Shortening D. Corn oil

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Before Alonzo prepares potatoes for dinner, he takes them out of the refrigerator and allows them to sit by a sunny window for about 30 minutes. To prepare them, he peels the potatoes, cuts them into small pieces, and boils them in water. Which of his actions can lead to losses of minerals from the vegetable?

A. Cooking the potatoes at high temperatures B. Storing the potatoes in the refrigerator C. Using excess water to cook the potatoes D. Exposing the potatoes to sunlight

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The BEST advice for women who are or may be pregnant to prevent birth of a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome is to

A) consume no more than one alcoholic beverage per day. B) dilute mixed drinks; add fruit juice or seltzer to wine; choose "lite" beers. C) avoid distilled ("hard") liquors during pregnancy; stick to beer or wine. D) practice total alcohol abstinence.

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Which of the following functions is shared by beta-carotene and vitamin E?

a. Prevention of anemia b. Carbon dioxide removal c. Inhibition of oxidation d. Inhibition of bone calcium loss

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