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If intake of potassium for an individual is less than the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), is it true that this individual is at increased risk for potassium deficiency?

Question 18 options:

Yes, because the EAR estimates the needs of >99 percent of individuals in a life-stage and gender group


No, because even though the EAR estimates needs of only 50 percent of individuals in a life-stage and gender group, all of us have individual requirements for nutrients


Yes, because the EAR is set at the lowest level that should be attained by all individuals in a life-stage and gender group


Yes, because EAR values are set at two standard deviations below the minimum suggested intake for 98-99 percent of a life-stage and gender group

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Answer:

Correct answer is second one.

No, because even though the EAR estimates needs of only 50 percent of individuals in a life-stage and gender group, all of us have individual requirements for nutrients.

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