Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Recommended Dietary

question 86

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/his diet.
• C) It is designed to meet the needs of nearly all 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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Definitions:

Acute

Sharp, severe; having a rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course; not chronic.

Diaphoresis

Excessive sweating, often as a symptom of an underlying health condition or physical exertion.

Flushed

Sudden reddish coloration of the skin.

Frostbite

A condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.