A Nutrition Scientist Wants to Develop a Nutritionally Complete Formula

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid eating solid food for awhile. Based on this information, she is likely to refer to _____ when developing the new formula.

• A) MyPlate
• B) DRIs
• C) 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
• D) %DVs

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within living cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Conception

The process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization, where an egg and sperm combine to form a zygote.

Multifactorial Transmission

The process by which traits or diseases are passed from generation to generation through a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing on advantageous traits.