Lauren’s friend has recommended that she take a vitamin C supplement before undergoing oral surgery. Lauren is concerned about consuming too much of the supplement. Which of the following nutrient standards would assist Lauren in determining the highest amount of the supplement that would be safe for her to consume?
A. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
B. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
C. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
D. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
Answer:A
Lauren’s friend has recommended that she take a vitamin C supplement before undergoing oral surgery. Lauren is concerned about consuming too much of the supplement. Which of the following nutrient standards would assist Lauren in determining the highest amount of the supplement that would be safe for her to consume?
A. Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) B. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) C. Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) D. Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)