Author Question: Which of the following best describes the application of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) to ... (Read 11 times)

darbym82

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Which of the following best describes the application of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) to trained athletes?
 a. The DRI are not applicable to athletes because they were developed for the general population.
  b. Although they were developed for the general population, athletes can use the DRI to assess the adequacy of their diets.
  c. Athletes should add 10 to DRI values to reflect the increased need for nutrients by trained athletes.
  d. All of the DRI are applicable to both the general and athletic populations.

Question 2

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) helps people to answer which of the following questions regarding vitamins and minerals?
 a. Am I deficient?
  b. Am I consuming enough?
  c. Am I taking in too much?
  d. Do I have the right balance between food and supplements?



Dominic

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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