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codyclark

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The _____ for a particular nutrient is the intake value thought to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals of the same gender who are in a particular stage of life.
 a. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
  b. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
  c. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
  d. Adequate Intake Level (AI)

Question 2

A nutrient _____ is the amount of a nutrient that must be consumed to prevent deficiencies; it is determined by a person's nutritional needs based on a host of factors such as sex, age, physical activity, and genetics.
 a. status
  b. requirement
  c. adequacy
  d. intake



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patma1981

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b




codyclark

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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