If a woman's usual intake for a nutrient is equal to the recommended Estimated Average Requirement what can be concluded about her intake?
A)She is almost certain to be meeting her requirement for that nutrient.
B)She is has a 50% chance of meeting her requirement for that nutrient.
C)She is almost certainly NOT meeting her requirement for that nutrient.
D)She has a 10% chance of meeting her requirement.

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The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the daily nutrient intake value that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a group. Therefore, if a woman's usual intake for a nutrient is equal to the EAR, she has a 50% chance of meeting her requirement for that nutrient.

If a Woman's Usual Intake for a Nutrient Is Equal