Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Recommended Dietary

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for a nutrient? 

• A) It is set more than twice as high as the average person needs. 
• B) It is the minimum amount that the average person needs in her diet. 
• C) It is designed to meet the needs of nearly all healthy people. 
• D) It is designed to prevent deficiency diseases of about half of the general population. 
• E) It is reflective of current dietary preferences and trends.

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