When teaching a patient about current dietary guidelines for the general population,the nurse explains referenced daily intakes (RDIs)and daily reference values (DRVs),otherwise known as daily values.In providing this information,the nurse understands that daily values
A) Have replaced recommended daily allowances (RDAs).
B) Have provided a more understandable format of RDAs for the public.
C) Are based on percentages of a diet consisting of 1200 kcal/day.
D) Are not usually easy to find computer experience is required.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Daily values did not replace RDAs but provided a separate,more understandable format for the public.Daily values are based on percentages of a diet consisting of 2000 kcal/day; these values constitute the daily values used on food labels,which are easy for anyone to find.Computer experience is not required.

When Teaching a Patient About Current Dietary Guidelines for the General