George Is a 35-Year-Old Athlete Using Nutrient Supplements to Give

question 29

Multiple Choice

George is a 35-year-old athlete using nutrient supplements to give him a competitive advantage.Why would you suggest that George become familiar with tolerable upper intake levels (UL) ?

• A) so that he does not need to use supplements
• B) so that he does not risk illness from nutrient toxicity
• C) so that he maximizes his athletic performance
• D) so that he does not become deficient in a specific nutrient deemed important for athletes

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