A Group of Public Health Officials Are Trying to Determine

question 15

Multiple Choice

A group of public health officials are trying to determine the amount of folate to be added to fortify grain products for women of child-bearing age. Which of the following nutrient standards are the officials most likely to use?

• A)Adequate Intakes
• B)Estimated Average Requirements
• C)Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
• D)Daily Values
• E)USDA Eating Patterns

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Definitions:

Atom

The smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Co

Co is the chemical symbol for cobalt, a naturally occurring element with atomic number 27, known for its magnetic properties and use in alloys.

Electrons

Negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom and are involved in chemical bonds and electricity.

Atoms

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons, defining the properties of matter.