BASIC NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY HIGH-
YIELD CONCEPTS 2026
◉ Optimal Nutrition. Answer: Varied diet supplying all essential
nutrients.
◉ Undernutrition. Answer: Intake below necessary nutrient levels
for health.
◉ Malnutrition. Answer: Deficiency or excess of nutrients affecting
health.
◉ Overnutrition. Answer: Excess nutrient intake leading to obesity.
◉ Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Answer: Reference values for
assessing nutrient needs.
◉ Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Answer: Daily intake
level sufficient for most individuals.
◉ Adequate Intake (AI). Answer: Guideline used when RDA cannot
be established.
, ◉ Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). Answer: Average daily
nutrient intake estimated to meet needs.
◉ Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). Answer: Maximum daily intake
unlikely to cause adverse effects.
◉ Nutritional Risk. Answer: Increased likelihood of health issues
due to diet.
◉ Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Answer: Recommendations for
healthy eating patterns.
◉ MyPlate. Answer: Visual guide for balanced meal planning.
◉ Nutrient Intake. Answer: Consumption levels of essential dietary
components.
◉ Metabolic Stress. Answer: Increased nutrient needs due to health
conditions.
◉ Nutritional Reserves. Answer: Stored nutrients available for
bodily functions.
◉ Fiber. Answer: Indigestible plant material aiding digestion.
YIELD CONCEPTS 2026
◉ Optimal Nutrition. Answer: Varied diet supplying all essential
nutrients.
◉ Undernutrition. Answer: Intake below necessary nutrient levels
for health.
◉ Malnutrition. Answer: Deficiency or excess of nutrients affecting
health.
◉ Overnutrition. Answer: Excess nutrient intake leading to obesity.
◉ Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Answer: Reference values for
assessing nutrient needs.
◉ Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Answer: Daily intake
level sufficient for most individuals.
◉ Adequate Intake (AI). Answer: Guideline used when RDA cannot
be established.
, ◉ Estimated Average Requirement (EAR). Answer: Average daily
nutrient intake estimated to meet needs.
◉ Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). Answer: Maximum daily intake
unlikely to cause adverse effects.
◉ Nutritional Risk. Answer: Increased likelihood of health issues
due to diet.
◉ Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Answer: Recommendations for
healthy eating patterns.
◉ MyPlate. Answer: Visual guide for balanced meal planning.
◉ Nutrient Intake. Answer: Consumption levels of essential dietary
components.
◉ Metabolic Stress. Answer: Increased nutrient needs due to health
conditions.
◉ Nutritional Reserves. Answer: Stored nutrients available for
bodily functions.
◉ Fiber. Answer: Indigestible plant material aiding digestion.
