Because research shows that nutritional needs vary in different age groups of older adults, the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) group people over 50 into two groups. The first group includes people 51 to ____ years old and the second group includes people ____ years and older.

a. 59; 60
b. 62; 63
c. 70; 71
d. 75; 76
e. 80; 81


c. 70; 71

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A) phenylketonuria (PKU) B) maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) C) galactosemia D) failure to thrive

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All of the following are true regarding copper EXCEPT:

a. a good food source is seafood. b. overdose results in Wilson's disease. c. it is a component of thyroid hormones. d. it functions in immunity, growth, and glucose utilization.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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