What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent?

a. The maximum amount allowed for fortifying a food
b. A number calculated by taking twice the RDA or three times the AI
c. The maximum allowable amount available in supplement form
d. The maximum amount from all sources that appears safe for most healthy people
e. The amount that can be absorbed from a typical diet.


ANS: D

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