Recommended Daily Allowances Established by the Food and Nutrition Board

question 89

Multiple Choice

Recommended daily allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board are based on

• A) individual needs and factor in sex, age, and body mass.
• B) averages obtained from population studies.

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Definitions:

Hoarding Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, leading to cluttered living spaces.

OCD-Related Disorders

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Difficulty To Throw Things Away

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Trichotillomania

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