The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally: 1) the minimum amounts that average people need. 2) more than twice as high as anyone needs. 3) designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population. 4) designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people. 5) the same for all ages for all nutrients.

The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances) for nutrients are generally: 1) the minimum amounts that average people need. 2) more than twice as high as anyone needs. 3) designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population. 4) designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people. 5) the same for all ages for all nutrients.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter13: Nutrition Through The Life Span: Later Adulthood

Section: Chapter Questions

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