The RDAs for nutrients generally are
A) the minimum amounts the average adult male requires.
B) more than twice the actual requirements.
C) designed to prevent deficiency disease in half the population.
D) designed to be adequate for almost all healthy people.

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The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are designed to meet the needs of nearly all (97-98%) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. They are not minimum requirements, but rather guidelines intended to cover the needs of the vast majority of the population to prevent nutrient deficiencies and ensure good health.

The RDAs for Nutrients Generally Are