What Is the Criterion of Adequacy Used to Determine the RDA

question 84

Multiple Choice

What is the criterion of adequacy used to determine the RDA for iodine in adults?

• A)Enough iodine to maintain normal levels in the urine
• B)Enough iodine to maintain thyroid function
• C)Enough iodine to maintain normal mental function.
• D)Enough iodine to counteract common goitrogens.

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Definitions:

Osteomyelitis

An infection of the bone, usually caused by bacteria.

Staphylococcus Aureus

A type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose, which can cause a range of infections from mild skin conditions to more serious diseases.

RANKL

A signaling molecule that plays an essential role in bone remodeling by promoting the formation, function, and survival of osteoclasts, which are cells responsible for bone resorption.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation, involved in the synthesis and mineralization of bone during both initial bone formation and later bone remodeling.