The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for nutrients are ________.

A. designed to meet the nutrient needs of 97 to 98% of individuals in a specific life stage
B. twice as high as almost everyone needs
C. average requirements for a population
D. the maximum  amounts allowed for  an average 70-kg man


Answer: A

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