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Macronutrients - ANSWERScarbohydrates, lipids, and proteins required in large amounts, provide energy Micronutrients - ANSWERSvitamins and minerals require smaller amounts, make possible the biochemical reactions that extract energy from macronutrients molecules Obesity - ANSWERS>30% body fat Overweight - ANSWERS>25% body fat Marasmus - ANSWERSA disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in which growth stops, body tissues waste away, and the infant ev...

1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANSWERSRDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) 2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - ANSWERSa. They are used to establish taxation rates and food costs **b. Food labeling must include information about them. **c. They differ depending on age and gende...

DRIs - ANSWERS- Dietary Reference Intakes - Set of nutritional reference values for the US and Canada that applies to healthy people - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues - Food labeling must include information about them - Differs depending on age and gender Nutrition labels always include - ANSWERSserving size RDA - ANSWERS- Recommended Dietary Allowance - Healthful diet contains nutrient intake near RDA - the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs ...

When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - ANSWERSRDA's expanded into several DRI categories What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - ANSWERSFood labeling must include info about them. They differ depending on age and gender. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERSServing size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near w...

What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? - ANSWERSRDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA - ANSWERSRecommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount DRI - ANSWERSDietary Reference Intakes Serving Size - ANSWERSAlways found on a nutrition label AMDR (macronutrients) - ANSWERSCarbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range Carbohydrates - ANSWERS45-65% o...

Name of group that studies food security in developing countries - ANSWERSEconomic Research Service what does amdr stand for - ANSWERSacceptable macronutrient dietary range AMDR Recommendations, fat? - ANSWERS20-35% of daily calories should come from fat AMDR Recommendations, protein? - ANSWERS10-35% of daily calories should come from protein DRI FOR PROTEIN - ANSWERS0.8G/KG (APPROX 60G/DAY) LDL levels should be below ______ - ANSWERS120 mg/dl Cholesterol intake should be limit...

Function of fluids - ANSWERSProvide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis More function of fluids - ANSWERSCushion body tissues, transports nutrients and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions hypothalamus - ANSWERSControls thirst Thirst triggers - ANSWERSSodium and solute levels increase in blood Sources of fluid intake - ANSWERSsolid food and fluids, even coffee and energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Stil...

When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANSWER RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) 2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - ANSWER a. They are used to establish taxation rates and food costs **b. Food labeling must include information about them. **c. They differ depending on age and gender ...