How Does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Differ from the Adequate

question 65

Multiple Choice

How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) differ from the Adequate Intake (AI) ?

• A) AI is not as scientifically strong as it is based on estimates or approximations derived from scientific research.
• B) RDA is a U.S. standard while the AI is an international standard.
• C) RDA values are given for macronutrients while the AI values are given for micronutrients.
• D) RDA is based on a person's age and weight.

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