When public health officials were determining the amount of folate to add to grain products in the food supply for fortification, they most likely reviewed which of the following values for that particular vitamin for women of child-bearing age?

EAR - this is a specific group that requires

Explanation:

The EAR can be defined as the Estimated average requirement of energy or nutrient which is needed by a group of people. 50% of the people require more than EAR and 50 % will require less than the normal.

The public health officials needs to have a look on the amount of the folate. Its requirement is based on the gender, age et cetera.

The pregnant women has different requirement of folate so the amount should be measured in that way.

is it multiple choice?

its b i just took the test and i hit a it was wrong