What Is the Basis for the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances)

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Multiple Choice

What is the basis for the RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) ?

• A) to exceed the needs of most people by more than 2x in order to protect against inadequacy
• B) to exceed the amount needed to prevent deficiency and support optimal health for the average member of the population group
• C) to meet the needs for optimal health of almost all healthy people
• D) to prevent deficiency diseases in half the population

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