The RDAs for Nutrients Generally Are

question 48

Multiple Choice

The RDAs for nutrients generally are

• A) the minimum amounts the average adult male requires.
• B) more than twice the requirements.
• C) designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population.
• D) designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.

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