Which of the following statements about the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)is FALSE?
A) It is the average dietary energy intake that will maintain energy balance in a person with a healthy body weight and level of physical activity.
B) EER is measured in kcalories per day.
C) Food energy is needed to sustain a healthy and active life.
D) UL for energy are based on a person's age, gender, weight, and height.
E) Any dietary intake in excess of energy needs results in weight gain.

Question

Which of the following statements about the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)is FALSE? 
A) It is the average dietary energy intake that will maintain energy balance in a person with a healthy body weight and level of physical activity. 
B) EER is measured in kcalories per day. 
C) Food energy is needed to sustain a healthy and active life. 
D) UL for energy are based on a person's age, gender, weight, and height. 
E) Any dietary intake in excess of energy needs results in weight gain.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The UL (tolerable upper intake levels) are not based on a person's age, gender, weight, and height. They are determined based on potentially harmful effects on health that may occur with excessive intake of a nutrient or energy.

Which of the Following Statements About the Estimated Energy Requirement