The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Is

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is:

• A) the amount of a nutrient you should be taking in on a daily basis
• B) the amount of a nutrient you should be taking in on a weekly basis
• C) the maximum amount you should be taking on of a nutrient in one day
• D) set when there is inadequate research

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