Question

part d
the average number of calories needed each day to maintain current body weight is called the ______.
○ amdr (average macronutrient distribution range)
○ ai (adequate intake)
○ eer (estimated energy requirement)
○ ul (tolerable upper intake level)

Explanation:

• AMDR refers to the range of macronutrient intake, not calorie needs for weight maintenance.
• AI is a recommended intake when there's not enough data for RDA, not about calorie needs for weight maintenance.
• EER is the average daily calorie intake needed to maintain current body weight, considering factors like age, gender, activity level, etc.
• UL is the maximum amount of a nutrient that can be taken without adverse effects, not related to calorie needs for weight maintenance.

Answer:

C. EER (Estimated Energy Requirement)