Which Statement Best Distinguishes Between an AI and an RDA

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which statement best distinguishes between an AI and an RDA?

• A)While both DRIs can be used as target intakes for individuals,an AI is set when there is insufficient research data to set an RDA.
• B)While both DRIs represent intakes that almost certainly guarantee that individuals are meeting their requirements,an RDA is set when there is insufficient research data to set an AI.
• C)An AI is commonly used to establish recommendations for minerals and fibre,while RDAs are used for vitamins.
• D)While an RDA represents an intake at which an individual can be almost certain of meeting their requirement,an individual with an intake equal to an AI (or greater)may or may not be meeting their requirement.

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index

A numerical measurement calculated from height and weight that is used to assess whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Overweight

A condition characterized by an individual having more body fat than is optimally healthy for their height and build.

Evolutionary Approach

A perspective in various disciplines, including psychology and biology, that seeks to explain traits, behaviors, and strategies as adaptations that have evolved to solve reproductive and survival problems.

Drive-Reduction Approach

A theory in psychology that posits behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger or thirst.