The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) Is the Estimated Daily Intake

question 7

Multiple Choice

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the estimated daily intake of a nutrient

• A) that meets the needs of 50% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category.
• B) that meets the needs of 97% of healthy individuals in a given life-stage and sex category.
• C) that is used in establishing the RDA for infants younger than 6 months old.
• D) that should not be exceeded.

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