What is a purpose of both the Recommended Dietary Allowance and Adequate Intake?

a. Setting nutrient goals for individuals
b. Identifying toxic intakes of nutrients
c. Restoring health of malnourished individuals
d. Developing nutrition programs for schoolchildren
e. Improving population-level health


ANS: A

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