NUSC 1165 Exam 1
4 key concepts considered foundation of healthy diet - ANS-nutrient density, variety, balance,
moderation
6 classes of nutrients - ANS-protein, carbs, lipids, water, vitamins, minerals
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) - ANS-expressed as proportions of
nutrients for healthy intake
Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANS-recommend specific amts of nutrients for individuals (less
evidence)
alcohol provide how many kcal/gram? - ANS-7 kcal/gram
anthropometric - ANS-body measurements (height, weight, BMI, etc)
Are % Daily Value and current DRIs the same thing? - ANS-DRI establishes guidelines for how
much of each nutrient you need, while DV tells you how much nutrients you're actually getting
from the foods you eat
biochemical - ANS-body fluid measurements (blood, urine, feces); necessary to determine
deficiency
Can DRIs be used to determine nutrient deficiencies? - ANS-no; need an evaluation using
dietary, clinical, biochemical, and body-size measurements
carbohydrates - ANS-sugars, starches; preferred fuel source for brain
carbs provide how many kcal/gram? - ANS-4 kcal/gram
clinical - ANS-clinical evaluation (sense of touch, ability to walk, hair loss)
Daily Value (DV) - ANS-nutrient level used on food & supplement labels derived from previous
RDAs in order to represent both genders and most age groups
describe general structure of a protein. how does it differ from macronutrients? - ANS-linear
sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain
dietary - ANS-dietary intake assessment (food diary, questionnaire, diet history)
dietary components Americans eat too little of - ANS-whole grains, vegetables, seafood, dairy
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) - ANS-suggest overall diet and lifestyle choices for
health promotion; designed to promote health and reduce chronic disease risks
dietary pattern - ANS-single food choice makes up only small part of your total diet
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - ANS-energy and nutrient recommendations that have
replaced the RDAs
dietary supplement - ANS-products intended for ingestion that contains one or more of:
vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc
DRIs developed for 6 nutrient groups - ANS-bone, water-soluble vitamins, antioxidants,
micronutrients, energy and macronutrients, electrolytes and water
energy-yielding nutrients - ANS-carbs, proteins, and lipids
enrichment - ANS-lost nutrients are added back
essential nutrient - ANS-not made by the body so must be provided in dietary intake
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - ANS-used to evalute nutrient intakes of populations
Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) - ANS-estimates kcal/day needed for stable weight
4 key concepts considered foundation of healthy diet - ANS-nutrient density, variety, balance,
moderation
6 classes of nutrients - ANS-protein, carbs, lipids, water, vitamins, minerals
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) - ANS-expressed as proportions of
nutrients for healthy intake
Adequate Intakes (AI) - ANS-recommend specific amts of nutrients for individuals (less
evidence)
alcohol provide how many kcal/gram? - ANS-7 kcal/gram
anthropometric - ANS-body measurements (height, weight, BMI, etc)
Are % Daily Value and current DRIs the same thing? - ANS-DRI establishes guidelines for how
much of each nutrient you need, while DV tells you how much nutrients you're actually getting
from the foods you eat
biochemical - ANS-body fluid measurements (blood, urine, feces); necessary to determine
deficiency
Can DRIs be used to determine nutrient deficiencies? - ANS-no; need an evaluation using
dietary, clinical, biochemical, and body-size measurements
carbohydrates - ANS-sugars, starches; preferred fuel source for brain
carbs provide how many kcal/gram? - ANS-4 kcal/gram
clinical - ANS-clinical evaluation (sense of touch, ability to walk, hair loss)
Daily Value (DV) - ANS-nutrient level used on food & supplement labels derived from previous
RDAs in order to represent both genders and most age groups
describe general structure of a protein. how does it differ from macronutrients? - ANS-linear
sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain
dietary - ANS-dietary intake assessment (food diary, questionnaire, diet history)
dietary components Americans eat too little of - ANS-whole grains, vegetables, seafood, dairy
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) - ANS-suggest overall diet and lifestyle choices for
health promotion; designed to promote health and reduce chronic disease risks
dietary pattern - ANS-single food choice makes up only small part of your total diet
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - ANS-energy and nutrient recommendations that have
replaced the RDAs
dietary supplement - ANS-products intended for ingestion that contains one or more of:
vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc
DRIs developed for 6 nutrient groups - ANS-bone, water-soluble vitamins, antioxidants,
micronutrients, energy and macronutrients, electrolytes and water
energy-yielding nutrients - ANS-carbs, proteins, and lipids
enrichment - ANS-lost nutrients are added back
essential nutrient - ANS-not made by the body so must be provided in dietary intake
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) - ANS-used to evalute nutrient intakes of populations
Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) - ANS-estimates kcal/day needed for stable weight
