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CharlieWard

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What personal characteristics need to be considered when
  assessing nutritional adequacy of a person's overall diet or
  intake of a given nutrient?

Question 2

Bacteria present in the large intestine
 
 A. are called the intestinal pathogenic load.
  B. are a sign of illness.
  C. help to maintain a healthy environment in the colon.
  D. consist of large population of a single species of bacteria.



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Answer to Question 1

Individual nutrient needs are determined by a combination
of factors. The person's sex, age, physical activity level, and
genetic traits should all be considered.

Answer to Question 2

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