Explain Why the "% Daily Value" Is Used on Food

question 29

Essay

Explain why the "% Daily Value" is used on food labels rather than the DRI values.

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Definitions:

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Biological Factors

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Family Pedigree Studies

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