Question

1. a nutrient which must be consumed through food because the body cannot manufacture it at all or inadequate amounts for proper maintenance and functioning (1 point)

non - essential nutrient
essential nutrient
nutrient
wellness

1. general term describing a set of reference values used to plan and assess the diet of healthy people (1 point)

dri (dietary reference intake)
ai (adequate intake)
rda (recommended daily allowance)
ear (estimated average requirement)

1. highest average daily intake level of a nutrient likely to pose no risk of negative health effects (1 point)

rda (recommended daily allowance)
tolerable upper intake level
ai (adequate intake)
ear (estimated average requirement)

1. essential nutrient which provides energy to the body, cushions vital organs and assists in a variety of body processes; can be waxy or oily (1 point)

carbohydrate

Explanation:

1. Defines nutrients the body cannot make enough of, requiring dietary intake.
2. DRI is the overarching term for dietary reference values, while others are subsets.
3. This is the specific definition of the Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
4. This describes fats/lipids, which are energy-providing, organ-cushioning, waxy/oily essential nutrients (note: the last option is cut off, but based on the description, the correct nutrient is Fat/Lipid; assuming it is the intended option).

Answer:

1. Essential Nutrient
2. DRI (Dietary Reference Intake)
3. Tolerable Upper Intake Level
4. Fat (Lipid) [assumed as the missing/cut-off correct option matching the description]