Health And Wellness Through Nutritional Science C787 (part 1) | Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy changes were made? - RDA's expanded into several DRI categories (DRI) Dietary Reference Intakes - Family name for dietary recommendations What is true of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)? - Food labeling must include information about them & They differ depending on age and gender What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - (RDA) Recommended daily allowance AMDR - Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range AMDR for Fat - 20% to 35% Macronutrients - Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins AMDR for carbohydrates - 45% to 65% What is meant by "Tolerable Upper Intake Level"? - The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts How is the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) commonly used? - To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels