Which of the following statements accurately describes Dietary Reference Intakes?
A) They are used to treat people with diet-related disorders.
B) They assess the adequacy of all required nutrients.
C) They aid in the planning and evaluation of diets for healthy people.
D) They are used to assess the adequacy of vitamins and minerals only.
E) They can be used diagnose diet-related disorders.

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes Dietary Reference Intakes? 
A) They are used to treat people with diet-related disorders. 
B) They assess the adequacy of all required nutrients. 
C) They aid in the planning and evaluation of diets for healthy people. 
D) They are used to assess the adequacy of vitamins and minerals only. 
E) They can be used diagnose diet-related disorders.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a set of nutrient reference values that were developed by the National Academy of Medicine (previously known as the Institute of Medicine) to guide nutrient intake for healthy populations. They provide information about the amounts of various nutrients that individuals need to maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and avoid nutrient deficiencies. DRIs include recommendations for not only vitamins and minerals but also macronutrients like fat, protein, and carbohydrates. They are not used to diagnose or treat diet-related disorders, but rather to inform dietary planning and evaluation for healthy individuals.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Dietary Reference Intakes