The Dietary Reference Intakes Are

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Dietary Reference Intakes are

• A) part of a diet plan.
• B) used as a basis for most food labels.
• C) designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
• D) a food group plan.

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