Practicing Success
Recommended Dietary Allowances = ? |
Balanced diet – Extra nutrients Requirements + Margin of safety Extra nutrients Intermittent fasting + Extra nutrients |
Requirements + Margin of safety |
The correct answer is Option (2)- Requirements + Margin of safety RDAs are set by setting a specific nutrient requirement then adding a margin of safety to account for individual variations in nutrient needs and absorption. This ensures that nearly all (97-98%) of healthy people will meet their nutrient requirements if they consume the recommended amounts. Here's a breakdown of what RDAs are NOT:
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