What is the main difference between recommended dietary allowance and individual requirement?
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Correct answer: Recommended allowance is a guide for groups
A recommended dietary allowance is a reference value intended to meet the needs of nearly all healthy people in a defined age, sex or physiological group. An individual requirement can differ because of body size, activity, illness, absorption, pregnancy or other conditions. Thus, an allowance guides planning but does not replace individual assessment.
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Recommended allowance is a guide for groups
Why is this the correct answer?
A recommended dietary allowance is a reference value intended to meet the needs of nearly all healthy people in a defined age, sex or physiological group. An individual requirement can differ because of body size, activity, illness, absorption, pregnancy or other conditions. Thus, an allowance guides planning but does not replace individual assessment.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness. Topic: Balanced diet and Recommended Dietary Allowances.
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