DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - ACCURATE ANSWERS - A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people.
- Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues.
- Differs depending on age and gender.
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - ACCUR...
DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ - A set
of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that
applies to healthy people.
- Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues.
- Differs depending on age and gender.
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ - 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) - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein
intake expressed as a percentage of total energy
AMDR Range for Carbs - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 45-65%
AMDR range for protein - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 10-35%
AMDR range for fats - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 20-35%
,UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ - 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) - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ -
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 levels
Nutrition - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ The science of how foods
affect the human body to promote health and prevent disease
6 classes of nutrients - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
4 things that a healthy full diet contains - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
1. Adequate energy intake
, 2. Variety
3. Fiber
4. Adequate hydration
Choose My Plate - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ USDA food grouping
system that guides nutrition and health
Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ -
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 -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 9 Servings
Increasing the amount of colorful veggies reduces the risk of
__________ - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ stroke
Strategies for balanced meal planning on a budget - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ - buying canned veggies in bulk
- buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time
- buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut
veggies are more expensive)
- Grow veggies and herbs at home
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