Question

1. choose the best answer.

being ______ contributes to people getting a chronic disease.
obese
obtuse
underweight
malnourished

1. choose the best answer.

the ______ is the average daily amount to meet the nutrient requirements for most people.
dri
dv
rda
ai

Explanation:

For question 13: Obesity is a well - known risk factor for many chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Obtuse means slow - witted, which is not related to chronic diseases. Underweight and malnourished can also have health implications, but obesity is a more common and well - established contributor to chronic diseases in a general population context.
For question 14: The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is defined as the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97 - 98%) healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) is a broader term that includes RDA, AI (Adequate Intake), UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level), etc. DV (Daily Value) is used on food labels. AI is used when there is not enough information to set an RDA.

Answer:

1. obese
2. RDA