Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions & 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.
, Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions & Answers
Minerals B&C Answer-inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
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.
, Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions & Answers
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.
nutrient density Answer-the relative amount of nutrients per amount of
energy or number of Calories.
Exchange system Answer-a diet planning tool in which exchanges, or
portions, are organized according to the amount of carbs, protein, fat, and
calories in each food.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans Answer-a set of principles developed by
the US Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Health and Human
Questions & 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.
, Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions & Answers
Minerals B&C Answer-inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
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.
, Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
Questions & Answers
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.
nutrient density Answer-the relative amount of nutrients per amount of
energy or number of Calories.
Exchange system Answer-a diet planning tool in which exchanges, or
portions, are organized according to the amount of carbs, protein, fat, and
calories in each food.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans Answer-a set of principles developed by
the US Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Health and Human
