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A 65 year old was buying an iron supplement for her weak blood.. She asked the pharmacist about the highest amount she should take daily. What dietary intake standards could the pharmacist use to provide the best recommendation?
 a. Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
  b. Adequate Intakes (AIs)
  c. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)
  d. Estimated Average Requirements (EARs)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about the development of nutrient deficiencies or toxicities?
 a. Nutrient deficiencies begin after a period of inadequate nutrient intake.
  b. Cellular processes become impaired.
  c. Physical signs and symptoms of toxicity or deficiency appear.
  d. Returning dietary intake to normal can reverse all the problems that have occurred.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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