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Frost2351

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When scientific evidence was insufficient to establish an EAR and thus accurately set an RDA, the DRI committee derived a(n) _____ instead.
 a. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
  b. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
  c. Adequate Intake (AI)
  d. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Question 2

The _____ for a particular nutrient is the daily dietary intake level considered sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals (about 97) of the same gender who are in a particular stage of life.
 a. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
  b. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
  c. Adequate Intake (AI)
  d. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)



josephsuarez

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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