If your daily intake of a vitamin does not meet the RDA

A) you have a poor diet.
B) you may not be meeting your needs.
C) this is of no consequence because the RDAs are designed for groups.
D) you are safe if you meet at least half the RDA.


Ans: B) you may not be meeting your needs.

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A. When a group of older adults increases their intake of high-fiber foods, the percentage of people in the group who develop intestinal cancer decreases. B. When a group of adults increases their intake of fruits and vegetables, the percentage of people in the group who have high blood levels of vitamin C levels increases. C. When a group of children eat more sugary foods, the percentage of children in the group who develop two or more decayed teeth increases.  D. When a group of people decreases their physical activity levels, the percentage of people in the group with healthy levels of body fat decreases.

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