Health and Wellness through Nutritional Science C787 Questions with Correct Answers

When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy changes were made? Correct Answer RDA's expanded into several DRI categories (DRI) Dietary Reference Intakes Correct Answer Family name for dietary recommendations What is true of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's)? Correct Answer 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? Correct Answer Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Correct Answer (RDA) Recommended daily allowance AMDR Correct Answer Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range AMDR for Fat Correct Answer 20% to 35% Macronutrients Correct Answer Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins AMDR for carbohydrates Correct Answer 45% to 65% What is meant by "Tolerable Upper Intake Level"? Correct Answer 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