Question

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?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

Answer 1

Answer:

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Explanation:

• Tolarable upper intake level is defined as the highest level of nutrient that can be consumed such that it  poses no risk of adverse health effects for all the individuals in the general population.
• If a person consumes more than the  UL, the risk of adverse effects also increases.
• Therefore, when Lauren has to take vitamin C supplements it is important that she knowns the tolerable upper intake level that is the upper limit so that she can determine the highest amount of supplement that would be safe for her to take.