Laying the Foundation for Better Health
Chapter 1 The Basics of Nutrition
Chapter 1 The Basics of Nutrition
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Concept: 5 For each nutrient, <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
a range of safe intakes.<br />
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Figure<br />
1.7<br />
Physiological dose<br />
Amount of a nutrient within <strong>the</strong><br />
range of safe intake that enables<br />
<strong>the</strong> body to function optimally<br />
Megadose<br />
Generally defined as 10 times <strong>the</strong><br />
recommended amount of a vitamin<br />
or mineral