When Creating and Evaluating Meals on a Daily Basis It

question 13

Multiple Choice

When creating and evaluating meals on a daily basis it is best to:

• A) use the DRI to calculate the most accurate nutrient intake.
• B) use only the USDA Food Patterns since they are the easiest to calculate.
• C) rely on computerized diet analysis programs.
• D) use a combination of analysis tools to determine nutrient adequacy.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulation of metabolism, energy generation, and neuromuscular function.

Pituitary Hormone

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain and plays a crucial role in regulating growth and metabolism, among other functions.

Testosterone

A male hormone secreted by the testes that causes and maintains male secondary sex characteristics.

Sexual Characteristics

Physical or physiological traits associated with male or female species, often related to reproductive functions.