The risk of adverse effects associated with intake of a nutrient:
A) decreases at levels below the RDA.
B) decreases at levels above the UL.
C) increases at levels below the RDA and above the UL.
D) increases at levels above the RDA.
E) increases within the AI range.

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The risk of adverse effects associated with nutrient intake increases both at levels below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), due to potential nutrient deficiencies, and above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), due to potential toxicity or adverse effects.

The Risk of Adverse Effects Associated with Intake of a Nutrient