The Current RDAs Referenced in the DRIs Reflect Nutrient Intake

question 25

Multiple Choice

The current RDAs referenced in the DRIs reflect nutrient intake levels that protect _____ from developing deficiency disease and that also reduce the risk of common chronic diseases.

• A) almost all healthy individuals
• B) patients recovering from surgery
• C) individuals on strict weight-loss diets
• D) individuals with chronic health problems
• E) individuals over the age of 55

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Definitions:

Double Helix

The structure of DNA consisting of two strands that wind around each other like a twisted ladder, discovered by Watson and Crick.

Motility

The ability of an organism or fluid to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process.

Self-Propulsion

The ability of an object or being to move or propel itself using its own power mechanism without external assistance.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, consisting of two strands that wind around each other like a twisted ladder.