A Community Health Nurse Is Using the Dietary Reference Intakes

question 1

Multiple Choice

A community health nurse is using the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) as a guide while developing an education presentation about nutrition for a community group. How will the use of the DRIs be helpful in developing this presentation?

• A) It considers the unique differences among children, pregnant women, and elderly people.
• B) It contains well-researched data that are reviewed on an annual basis.
• C) It is prescriptive in the amount of nutrients that are needed on a daily basis.
• D) It serves as an overall guideline for the population.

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