What Was One of the Factors Influencing the Development of the Dietary

question 53

Multiple Choice

What was one of the factors influencing the development of the Dietary Reference Intakes,or DRIs?

• A)the increased incidence of infectious diseases.
• B)the high prevalence of nutrient deficiencies.
• C)increased incidence of diet-related chronic diseases such as heart disease,cancer,and obesity.
• D)the discovery of more essential nutrients.

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Definitions:

Midbrain

An area of the brainstem that plays a role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata which is part of the brainstem controlling vital autonomic functions, such as heartbeat and breathing.

Ascending Neural Pathway

The neural paths by which sensory information from the peripheral nervous system is sent to the central nervous system.

Perceptual Ambiguity

A situation in which a visual stimulus lacks a clear interpretation due to conflicting perceptions or because it can be seen in more than one way.