Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 8PQ
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To discuss: The dietary guidelines
Introduction:
Nutrition refers to a practice that determines the relationship between the key elements of the foods we take and physiological function. A good nutrition is a combination of regular physical activities and well-balanced diet.
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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?
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A. can restore undernourished or malnourished people to full health.
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D. That the nutrients on the panel are only those with RDAs
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Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
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