The Dietary Reference Intakes
A)are designed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases.
B)will eventually be replaced by RDA values.
C)are used as a basis for most food labels.
D)are a food group plan.

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The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are a set of nutrient-based reference values that are used to plan and assess diets for healthy people. They are designed to prevent both nutritional deficiencies and chronic diseases from excess nutrient intake.

Answer: C 
 The DRIs are used as a basis for many food labels in order to ensure that the public has access to accurate information about the nutrient content of foods.

Answers B and D are incorrect. The DRIs are not being replaced by RDA values, as RDA is just one of the different types of values included in the DRIs. The DRIs are also not a food group plan, but rather a set of nutrient reference values.