Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for 50% of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage and gender group?
A) AI (Adequate Intake)
B) RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance)
C) EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
Ans: C) EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
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A. decline in the sense of taste B. decreased appetite C. disrupted sleep patterns D. hair loss
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a. inositol b. lipoic acid c. choline d. carnitine
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