DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) Answer- - A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and
Canada that applies to healthy people.
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... [Show More] Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues.
- Differs depending on age and gender.
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) Answer- - the average daily intake level estimated to meet the
needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount!
- Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and elderly family members.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) Answer- recommended range of carbohydrate,
fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of total energy
AMDR Range for Carbs Answer- 45-65%
AMDR range for protein Answer- 10-35%
AMDR range for fats Answer- 20-35%
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) Answer- - The highest level of daily consumption of a nutrient that
current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans.
- Ensures people do not take harmful amounts
- Used a lot in supplements
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) Answer- - the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to
meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group
- Used to guide recommendations & menu planning for COMMUNITIES, in combination with upper
intake levelsNutrition Answer- The science of how foods affect the human body to promote health and prevent
disease
6 classes of nutrients Answer- 1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
4 things that a healthy full diet contains Answer- 1. Adequate energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
4. Adequate hydration
Choose My Plate Answer- USDA food grouping system that guides nutrition and health
Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies Answer- - Provide phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some
types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
- low calories
Number of recommended serving of fruits and veggies per day Answer- 9 Servings
Increasing the amount of colorful veggies reduces the risk of __________ Answer- stroke
Strategies for balanced meal planning on a budget Answer- - buying canned veggies in bulk
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