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Laying the Foundation for Better Health

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

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