Which of the Following Statements About Nutrient Recommendations Worldwide Is

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nutrient recommendations worldwide is FALSE?

• A) Fewer than 20 nations have nutrient standards similar to those in the United States.
• B) Standards in other countries may reflect differences in data interpretation.
• C) Food habits and physical activities of people in other countries affect their published nutrient standards.
• D) Some countries use recommendations developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization.
• E) Nutrient recommendations from international groups are sufficient to maintain health in healthy people worldwide.

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Definitions:

Regression

In psychology, a defense mechanism leading individuals to revert to a less mature state of psychological development under stress or as an analytical process involving fitting a model to data.

Immature

Characterized by a lack of complete development, whether in a biological, emotional, or psychological sense.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety or to maintain self-image.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable impulses with their opposites.