Nutrient Intake Guidelines

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What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

To meet the requirements for half of healthy people
To provide the amount healthy people consume
To meet the needs of 98% of healthy people (correct)
To provide the maximum amount of nutrients unlikely to cause adverse health effects

What is the purpose of the Acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)?

To illustrate a healthy meal
To help people with Diabetes manage blood glucose and lose weight
To provide the percentage of protein, fat, and carbohydrates associated with reduced risk of chronic disease and provide people with other essential nutrients (correct)
To help guide vegetarian nutrition

What is the main purpose of MyPlate?

To illustrate a healthy meal and is available in multiple languages (correct)
To help people with Diabetes manage blood glucose and lose weight
To provide the percentage of protein, fat, and carbohydrates associated with reduced risk of chronic disease
To help guide vegetarian nutrition

What is the difference between anabolism and catabolism?

Anabolism is the building up of small molecules and requires energy, while catabolism is the breaking down of large molecules and releases energy. (D) Signup and view all the answers