the science that studies food and how food
Nutrition nourishes our body and influences our health
influences
chemicals found in foods that are critical to
Nutrients
human growth and function.
carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins; vitamins;
Six groups of nutrients
minerals; water
nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
Macronutrients amounts to support normal function and health.
Carbs, fats, and proteins.
nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
Micronutrients support normal health and body functions.
Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
organic compounds that assist us in regulating
Vitamins ADKE
our body's processes.
, inorganic substances that are not broken down
Minerals B&C during digestion and absorption and are not
destroyed by heat or light.
the average daily intake level estimated to meet
EAR The Estimated
the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Average Requirment
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The the average daily intake level estimated to meet
Recommended Dietary the needs of nearly all people in a certain
Allowance group. Aim for this amount!
average daily intake level assumed to be
adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be
AI The Adequate Intake
determined. Aim for this amount if there is no
RDA!
the highest average daily intake level likely to
UL The Tolerable Upper
pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount
Intake Level
on a daily basis.
, AMDR The Acceptable the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and
Macronutrient protein intake expressed as a percentage of
Distribution Range total energy.
a diet that provides the proper combination of
healthful diet energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate,
balanced, and varied
foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least
nutrient dense foods
amount of energy.
the relative amount of nutrients per amount of
nutrient density
energy or number of Calories.
a diet planning tool in which
exchanges, or portions, are
Exchange system organized according to the
amount of carbs, protein, fat,
and calories in each food.
Nutrition nourishes our body and influences our health
influences
chemicals found in foods that are critical to
Nutrients
human growth and function.
carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins; vitamins;
Six groups of nutrients
minerals; water
nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
Macronutrients amounts to support normal function and health.
Carbs, fats, and proteins.
nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
Micronutrients support normal health and body functions.
Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
organic compounds that assist us in regulating
Vitamins ADKE
our body's processes.
, inorganic substances that are not broken down
Minerals B&C during digestion and absorption and are not
destroyed by heat or light.
the average daily intake level estimated to meet
EAR The Estimated
the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Average Requirment
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The the average daily intake level estimated to meet
Recommended Dietary the needs of nearly all people in a certain
Allowance group. Aim for this amount!
average daily intake level assumed to be
adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be
AI The Adequate Intake
determined. Aim for this amount if there is no
RDA!
the highest average daily intake level likely to
UL The Tolerable Upper
pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount
Intake Level
on a daily basis.
, AMDR The Acceptable the recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and
Macronutrient protein intake expressed as a percentage of
Distribution Range total energy.
a diet that provides the proper combination of
healthful diet energy and nutrients and is adequate, moderate,
balanced, and varied
foods that provide the most
nutrients for the least
nutrient dense foods
amount of energy.
the relative amount of nutrients per amount of
nutrient density
energy or number of Calories.
a diet planning tool in which
exchanges, or portions, are
Exchange system organized according to the
amount of carbs, protein, fat,
and calories in each food.
