Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review Questions and Answers
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Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions and Answers
Nutrition - Answer️️ -the science that studies food and how food
nourishes our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - Answer️️ -chemicals found in foods that are critical to
human growth and function.
Six gro...
Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions and Answers
Nutrition - Answer✔️✔️-the science that studies food and how food
nourishes our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients - Answer✔️✔️-chemicals found in foods that are critical to
human growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients - Answer✔️✔️-carbohydrates; fats and oils;
proteins; vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients - Answer✔️✔️-nutrients that our body needs in
relatively large amounts to support normal function and health.
Carbs, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients - Answer✔️✔️-nutrients needed in relatively small
amounts to support normal health and body functions. Vitamins
and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
Vitamins ADKE - Answer✔️✔️-organic compounds that assist us in
regulating our body's processes.
Minerals B&C - Answer✔️✔️-inorganic substances that are not
broken down during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed
by heat or light.
JERSEY COLLEGE
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment - Answer✔️✔️-the average
daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a
certain group. Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The 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!
AI The Adequate Intake - Answer✔️✔️-average daily intake level
assumed to be adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be
determined. Aim for this amount if there is no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level - Answer✔️✔️-the highest
average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not
exceed this amount on a daily basis.
AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range -
Answer✔️✔️-the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
intake expressed as a percentage of total energy.
healthful diet - Answer✔️✔️-a diet that provides the proper
combination of energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate,
balanced, and varied
nutrient dense foods - Answer✔️✔️-foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least amount of energy.
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