JERSEY COLLEGE NUTRITION MIDTERM
REVIEW WITH 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.
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.
REVIEW WITH 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.
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.
