Nutrition
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337906371
Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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What We Eat in America is a survey done to obtain information on dietary intake of people. It was conducted in a partnership of USDA and United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Dietary Reference Intake Intakes (DRIs) may be used to:
a. treat people with diet-related disorders
b. asses adequacy of all required nitruents
c. plan and asses diets for healthy people
d. asses adequacy of only vitamins and minerals
I chose C. because Dietary standards for healthy people only.. am I correct?
Which of the following diets is NOT recommended for long-term and sustainable body weight control?
A. DASH
B. Paleo
C. Mediterranean
D. Vegetarian
Which of the following is NOT a recommended consideration prior to
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O d. Check to see if product has been tested by independent third
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