Which of the following statements is not true about the DRI?

a. The committee that publishes them is comprised of nutrition experts.
b. They are minimum requirements, not recommendations.
c. They are based on a review of available scientific research.
d. They are for individuals who are healthy.


they are minimum requirements, not recommendations.

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a. 1 hour b. 6 hours c. 1 day d. 2-3 days e. 3-4 days

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Which of the following terms is defined as an account of a client’s disease risks?

a. Health history b. Drug history c. Diet history d. Anthropometric history e. Psychological history

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What is a "limiting" amino acid in a protein?

a. A nonessential amino acid present in high amounts, which inhibits protein synthesis b. An amino acid of the wrong structure to be utilized for protein synthesis efficiently c. An essential amino acid present in insufficient quantity for body protein synthesis to take place d. An amino acid that limits the absorption of other essential amino acids by competing with them for transport sites within the GI tract e. An amino acid that has the paradoxical effect of causing catabolism

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