The Tolerable Upper Limit for a Nutrient Is the

question 30

Multiple Choice

The Tolerable Upper Limit for a nutrient is the

• A) highest average amount that is unlikely to harm most people when consumed daily.
• B) precise amount that has been proven to cure the nutrient's deficiency disorder in humans.
• C) amount that meets the nutrient needs of 98% of the population.
• D) minimum amount that can be tolerated on an empty stomach when consumed as a dietary supplement.

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