All of the Following Are Characteristics of the Dietary Reference

question 77

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of the Dietary Reference Intakes EXCEPT:

• A) the standards are designed to prevent nutrient deficiency.
• B) the standards are designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
• C) there are two sets of standards, one for healthy people and one for when someone is sick.
• D) they can be used to determine if a person's diet provides adequate amounts of the essential nutrients.

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