Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) refers to

A. the amount of a nutrient you should try to consume daily.
B. the highest amount of a nutrient to consume if you are over 55 years old.
C. the amount of a nutrient necessary to prevent illness.
D. the highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm.


ANS: D

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