Asked by Raquell Adedapo on May 31, 2024
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The nurse is teaching the patient about dietary guidelines.In discussing the four components of dietary reference intakes (DRIs) ,it is important to understand which of the following?
A) The estimated average requirement (EAR) is appropriate for 100% of the population.
B) The RDA meets the needs of the individual.
C) Adequate intake determines the nutrient requirements of the RDA.
D) The tolerable upper intake level is not a recommended level of intake.
Dietary Reference Intakes
A set of reference values used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of healthy people, including RDAs, AIs, ULs, and EERs.
Adequate Intake
Adequate Intake refers to a recommended average daily nutrient intake level, based on estimations when there is not enough evidence to establish a precise RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance).
RDA
The Recommended Dietary Allowance, which is the average daily dietary intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%-98%) healthy individuals.
- Deploy integrated measuring devices for the appraisal of nutritional status.
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Learning Objectives
- Deploy integrated measuring devices for the appraisal of nutritional status.
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