A System of Government-Run Programs That Ensure Access to Clean

question 126

Multiple Choice

A system of government-run programs that ensure access to clean drinking water,basic sewage and sanitation services and inoculation against infectious diseases is know as:

• A)the health care system
• B)the public health system
• C)the medical care system
• D)government welfare system
• E)the welfare system

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Definitions:

Dietary Reference Intakes

A set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people, including Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), Adequate Intakes (AIs), and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs).

Recommended Dietary Allowances

Guidelines provided for nutrient intake levels sufficient to meet the needs of most healthy individuals in a particular age and gender group.

Adequate Intakes

Nutritional recommendations estimating the amounts of nutrients needed when insufficient evidence exists for a precise Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).

Plant-Based Protein

Proteins derived from plants, such as legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables, often recommended for those following vegetarian or vegan diets.