The Dietary Reference Intakes may be used to ____.
A)treat people with diet-related disorders
B)assess adequacy of all required nutrients
C)plan and evaluate diets for healthy people
D)assess adequacy of only vitamins and minerals
E)diagnose diet-related disorders

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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a set of nutrient recommendations developed by the Institute of Medicine. They provide guidance on intake levels of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and other substances that affect health (such as fiber). The DRIs are designed to assess the adequacy of nutrient intakes in healthy people, and to help plan and evaluate diets for individuals and populations. They are not used to diagnose or treat diet-related disorders, although they can be helpful in identifying nutrient deficiencies or excesses that may contribute to these disorders.

The Dietary Reference Intakes May Be Used to ____