Chapter 2, Problem 1TF

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “There isn't any risk to over-consuming the essential nutrients in your diet” is true or false.

Introduction: Human body requires nutrients to drive the overall biological activities. There are some nutrients that are essential for the human body found in various foods. The essential nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. They play a vital function in the human growth and development.

Answer to Problem 1TF

Correct answer: The statement is false.

Explanation of Solution

The food and nutrition board recommends the “Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)” that includes the amount of essential nutrients that are required daily to prevent the deficiency of essential nutrients and thereby promote good health. The nutrient requirement of the person is changed according to an individual’s age and gender. Too much consumption of essential nutrients can be harmful because the threshold intake level for every nutrient is decided by DRI. For example, too much intake of fat will increase the level of cholesterol and leads to risk of heart disease and stroke in the body which is harmful.

Hence, the statement is false.