A Nurse Is Discussing Nutrition with a Patient Who Expresses

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing nutrition with a patient who expresses concern about not always consuming vitamins in amounts consistent with the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) . What will the nurse tell this patient?

• A) The RDA is only an estimate of the amount of vitamins required and does not represent a scientific number.
• B) The RDA is the amount of vitamin needed by 50% of the population regardless of age or gender.
• C) The RDA represents the highest amount that can be consumed safely, so amounts less than this can be sufficient.
• D) The RDA represents an average, so low intake one day can be compensated for by increased amounts on another day.

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