Which of the following statements is true?
A)Nutrient requirements are the same,regardless of a person's age or sex.
B)The adult AMDR for carbohydrates is 45 to 65% of total energy intake.
C)Recommended Dietary Allowances meet the nutrient needs of 50% of healthy people.
D)A group of scientists at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics developed the DRIs.

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The adult AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) for carbohydrates is indeed 45 to 65% of total energy intake. This means that carbohydrates should make up between 45% and 65% of the calories we consume in a day. The other options are incorrect: A) Nutrient requirements vary by age and sex, B) may not meet everyone's needs, C) RDA aims to meet the needs of the majority, not just 50%, and D) the DRIs were developed by a group of scientists, but not specifically at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Which of the Following Statements Is True