Imagine that Tom has completed a food record and assessment and learns that his vitamin C intake is 20 mg/day. The EAR for vitamin C for men of Tom's age is 75 mg/day, the RDA is 90 mg/day, and the UL is 2,000 mg/day. Based on this information Tom should
A. conclude that his vitamin C intake is adequate.
B. increase his intake of vitamin C-rich foods because he is not consuming enough.
C. take a vitamin C supplement of 2,000 mg/day.
B
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