Question

Marnie is pregnant and taking vitamin A supplements to boost her immune system and prevent night blindness. However, she is concerned that she may be increasing the risk of serious birth defects in her unborn child. Which DRI would inform Marnie about the maximum amount of vitamin A she could consume without risk of side effects?

Answer 1

Answer:

For Marnie to know how much vitamin A she should take, she should be informed by the Upper Limit (UL) DRI.

Explanation:

• UL is the highest possible, safe intake of a certain nutrient in a day.
• It outlines the highest amount of nutrients an individual should take without possibly causing harm to their health.
• Marnie can be therefore be directed by the guide of the Upper Limit (UL), on the amount of vitamin A she can take without causing effect to her unborn baby.