The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)is Not Generous Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is not generous because:

• A)excess energy intake cannot be excreted.
• B)the UL proposes tolerable upper limits for energy intake.
• C)most people have energy reserves.
• D)it does not address dietary fat intake.
• E)energy intake deficiencies can be augmented with vitamin supplements.

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