Question

____________ are recommendations for the amounts of energy, nutrients and other food components that healthy people should consume in order to stay healthy, reduce the risk of disease and prevent deficiencies.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA's)

Explanation:

Recommended Dietary Allowances are average intakes adequate to meet the nutritional needs of 97% to 98% of a healthy population. The values differ between sexes and for certain ages. Generally recommended dietary allowances indicate the intake of B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine, copper, selenium, molybdenum, zinc, vitamins A, C and E. They may also indicate carbohydrate and protein intake. In summary, recommended dietary allowances are recommendations for the amounts of energy, nutrients, and other dietary components that healthy people must consume to stay healthy, reduce the risk of disease, and prevent deficiencies.