C787 - NUTRITION (C787). UNITS 2 to 7. STUDY GUIDE

DRIs Correct Answer: - 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 Correct Answer: serving size RDA Correct Answer: - Recommended Dietary Allowance - Healthful diet contains nutrient intake near RDA - the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group - Used for planning *family* meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and elderly family members AMDR Correct Answer: - Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range - Includes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins - Expressed as a percentage of calories AMDR Range for Carbs Correct Answer: 45-65% AMDR Range for Protein Correct Answer: 10-35% AMDR Range for Fats Correct Answer: 20-35% Tolerable Upper Intake Level Correct Answer: - 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 in supplements EAR Correct Answer: - Estimated Average Requirement - 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 Correct Answer: The science of how foods affect the human body to promote health and prevent disease 6 classes of nutrients Correct Answer: 1. Water 2. Vitamins 3. Minerals 4. protein 5. fats - lipids 6. carbohydrates 4 things that a healthy full diet contains Correct Answer: 1. Adequate energy intake 2. Variety 3. Fiber