Which of the Following Represents a Rationale for Setting the Recommendation

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a rationale for setting the recommendation for energy?

• A)Because protein is an energy nutrient, the figures for energy intake are set in proportion to protein intake
• B)Because a large number of people are overweight, the figures are set to induce a gradual weight loss in most individuals
• C)Because the energy needs within each population group show little variation, the figures are set to meet the needs of almost all individuals
• D)Because a margin of safety would result in excess energy intake for a large number of people, the figures are set at the average energy intake

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Definitions:

Unit Wages

The amount of compensation received by workers per unit of time or per unit of output produced.

Employed Workers

This term refers to individuals who are currently working for pay or profit, whether on a full-time or part-time basis.

Coefficient of Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in price, income levels, or other variables.

Labor Demand

The total number of hours that employers are willing and able to hire at a given wage rate, reflecting the need for workers in the production process.