Recommended Dietary Allowances may be used to ____
a. measure nutrient balance of population groups
b. assess dietary nutrient adequacy for individuals
c. treat persons with diet-related illnesses
d. calculate exact food requirements for most individuals
e. recommend amounts of nutrients when there is insufficient evidence to determine the EAR
ANS: B
You might also like to view...
(A.) Explain the education and training requirements associated with obtaining registration as a dietitian. (B.) List several career areas in which registered dietitians are often employed
What will be an ideal response?
Joe would like to lose two pounds a week. If his present energy intake is 4,200 kcal a day and his energy expenditure does not change, how many kilocalories should he consume each day to achieve his goal?
A) 2,500 kcal B) 3,200 kcal C) 3,700 kcal D) 2,000 kcal
Which hormone(s) is/are referred to as the "fight-or-flight" hormone(s)?
A) catecholamines B) glucagon C) cortisol D) aldosterone
Measuring waist circumference will assist in determining
A. the total fat content of the body. B. the risk of developing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. C. the amount of subcutaneous adipose tissue. D. the distribution of muscle and fat in the body.