Nutrition
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ISBN: 9781337906371
Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 2, Problem 2SC
Summary Introduction
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The experts from the United States and Canada set the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). It sets the values for all the macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals.
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