Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) To avoid nutrient deficiency disorders, most Americans should consume 50% of the EAR for each nutrient.
• B) A person who meets the EER for his or her racial and/or ethnic ancestry will gain at least two pounds/week.
• C) Registered dietitians usually rely on Daily Values to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of diets.
• D) A person who regularly consumes more than the UL for a nutrient is likely to develop the nutrient's toxicity disorder.

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