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What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
To meet the needs of 98% of healthy people
What is the purpose of the Acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR)?
To provide the percentage of protein, fat, and carbohydrates associated with reduced risk of chronic disease and provide people with other essential nutrients
What is the main purpose of MyPlate?
To illustrate a healthy meal and is available in multiple languages
What is the difference between anabolism and catabolism?
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What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates?
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What is the primary source of most sugars?
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What is the main function of dietary fiber in the human body?
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Which macronutrient provides nearly all the energy for the brain and nervous system?
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What is the caloric count of proteins per gram?
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Which type of amino acids cannot be manufactured by the body?
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What do Incomplete Proteins lack?
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