When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy
... [Show More] change were made? Correct Answer- RDA's
(Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Correct Answer- Food labeling must include
information about them.
They differ depending on age and gender
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct Answer- Serving size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Correct Answer- RDA (Recommended daily
allowance)
-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.
What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the
appropriateness of a snack food? Correct Answer- 50% calories from fat is too much.
(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you
should get from that nutrient per day.)
The AMDR for fats is 20-35%**
AMDR for protein Correct Answer- 10-35%AMDR for fat Correct Answer- 20-35%
AMDR for carbs Correct Answer- 45-65%
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? Correct Answer- The highest level of daily consumption
that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful
amounts.
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? Correct Answer- To guide
recommendations and menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with upper intake levels.
What is true of choosemyplate.gov recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic?
Correct Answer- Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
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