Consider the Following Nutrient Requirement Curve for a Vitamin

question 10

Multiple Choice

Consider the following nutrient requirement curve for a vitamin.If the points A,B,and C correspond to the usual dietary intake of the vitamin for individuals A,B,and C respectively,indicate which statement best describes their nutrient status with respect to this nutrient.

• A)Individual A is meeting his requirement,but individuals B and C are not.
• B)There is a higher probability that individual A is meeting his requirement,compared to individuals B and C,but it is possible that all of these individuals are meeting their requirements.
• C)Individual B and C are meeting their requirements but individual A is not.
• D)There is a lower probability that individual A is meeting his requirement than individuals B and C,but it is possible that none of these individuals are meeting their requirements.

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