What are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) used for?

A. They establish the lowest levels of nutrient intake safe for most healthy people.
B. They establish adequate amounts and maximum safe nutrient intakes in the diet.
C. They establish the amount of a nutrient that meets the dietary needs of 90 percent of people.
D. They establish the daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the nutrient needs of 50 percent of all healthy people.
E. They establish the recommended daily intake of nutrients needed.


Answer: B

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