Question

1. the umbrella term for the nutrient standards is the:

○ dietary reference intakes
○ dietary recommended allowances
○ reference daily intakes
○ nutrient standard guide

1. the rda is the amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of about _______ of the population.

○ 50%
○ 66%
○ 73%
○ 85%
○ 97%

Explanation:

Question 1

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) is the umbrella term that encompasses various nutrient standards including Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), Adequate Intakes (AI), etc. The other options like Dietary Recommended Allowances (note: correct term is Recommended Dietary Allowances, and it's a part of DRI), Reference Daily Intakes, and Nutrient Standard Guide are not the umbrella term for nutrient standards.

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is defined as the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (about 97 - 98%) healthy individuals in a particular life - stage and gender group. Among the given options, 97% is the closest to this definition.

Answer:

A. Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 2