In Setting the RDA for Protein, the Committee Assumed That

question 10

Multiple Choice

In setting the RDA for protein, the committee assumed that:

• A)protein will be of low quality.
• B)protein will be consumed together with adequate energy and other nutrients.
• C)other nutrients in the diet will be inadequate.
• D)the RDA will be applied to individuals with unusual metabolic needs.
• E)protein will form the majority of a person's diet.

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