Describe how the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) differ from the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
The RDA is just one of the DRIs. The RDA is the average daily amount of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the nutrient needs of 97%-98% of healthy individuals of a specific age and gender. The DRIs are a set of reference values for energy and nutrients that can be used for planning and assessing diets for healthy people. The DRIs include the Estimated Average Requirements, the Recommended Dietary Allowances, the Adequate Intakes, and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels.
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a. poor wound healing. b. higher LDL cholesterol. c. suppressed immune function. d. inflammation of the pancreas.
Healthy diets cannot include energy-dense foods such as ice cream and donuts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What mineral is released within muscle cells to trigger contraction?
A. Potassium. B. Calcium. C. Sodium. D. ATP.
There is growing evidence that very high consumption of red meat is associated with increased risk for some forms of _____
a. GERD b. heart disease c. obesity d. cancer