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Terms in this set (124)
Nutrients Chemical substances in foods that are used by the body for growth and
health
Calorie A unit of measure of the amount of energy supplied by food
Essential Nutrients: Nutrients that the body cannot make (or can't make enough) and must be
consumed through food.
Macronutrients Nutrients required in large amounts: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Micronutrients Nutrients needed in smaller amounts: vitamins and minerals
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Scientifically agreed-upon standards for daily intakes of nutrients from the
diet
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Average daily intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of
nearly all healthy individuals.
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Adequate Intake (AI) Established when evidence is insufficient to develop an RDA; assumed to
ensure nutritional adequacy.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) Maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): Average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of
half the healthy individuals.
Nutrient Density: The amount of nutrients per calorie of food.
Energy Balance: The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure
Food Security: Access at all times to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy
and active life.
Food Insecurity: Limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods.
Enrichment: The replacement of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and iron that are lost when
grains are refined.
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the Lifecycle – comprehensive study guide and
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the Lifecycle – comprehensive study guide and
Nutrition
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the Lifecycle – comprehensive study guide and exam review material.pdf
,Nutrition Through the Lifecycle.pdf Nutrition Through the Lifecycle.pdf Nutrition Through the Lifecycle.pdf
Terms in this set (124)
Nutrients Chemical substances in foods that are used by the body for growth and
health
Calorie A unit of measure of the amount of energy supplied by food
Essential Nutrients: Nutrients that the body cannot make (or can't make enough) and must be
consumed through food.
Macronutrients Nutrients required in large amounts: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Micronutrients Nutrients needed in smaller amounts: vitamins and minerals
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Scientifically agreed-upon standards for daily intakes of nutrients from the
diet
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Average daily intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of
nearly all healthy individuals.
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, Nutrition Through the Lifecycle.pdf Nutrition Through the Lifecycle.pdf Nutrition Through the Lifecycle.pdf
Adequate Intake (AI) Established when evidence is insufficient to develop an RDA; assumed to
ensure nutritional adequacy.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) Maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): Average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of
half the healthy individuals.
Nutrient Density: The amount of nutrients per calorie of food.
Energy Balance: The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure
Food Security: Access at all times to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy
and active life.
Food Insecurity: Limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods.
Enrichment: The replacement of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and iron that are lost when
grains are refined.
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