BIO 319/ BIO319 Final Exam Study Guide (NEW
2026/ 2027 Update) Applied Nutrition Guide|
Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)- GCU
Chronic Diseases definition
a disease that is slow in progression and long in duration
- influenced by behavior
- heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes
Choices in food selection
1. Personal preference
2. ethnicity
3. habit or ritual
4. social
5. availability, convenience, or economy
6. Positive and negative feelings
- first step to eating change: AWARENESS
7. Values (religious or environmental concerns)
8. Appearance
8. Nutrition and health benefits
Macronutrients
Fats, proteins, lipids and carbs
,Energy yield of cabs
4 kcal/g
Energy yield of Fat
9 kcals/g
Energy yield of protein
4 kcal/g'
What does AMDR stand for?
Acceptable Macronutriend Distribution Range
- Acceptable energy and nutrient values for healthy people
- adjsuted for people with chronic disease or malnourished
AMDR for Carbs
, BIO 319/ BIO319 Final Exam Study Guide (NEW
2025/ 2026 Update) Applied Nutrition Guide|
Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)- GCU
45-65% should make up your diet
AMDR for Protein
10-35%
AMDR for fat
20-35%
Alchohol characteristics
Energy yield: 7 kcal/g
No nutrients (a simple sugar)
Contributes to obesity because it activates neurons that increase apetite
DRI definition
Dietary Reference Intake
- the calories, nutrients, and physical activity that applies to HEALTHY PEOPLE
, EAR
Estimated Average Requirement
- The amounts that meet half of the population
- not what were going for
RDA
Recommended Daily Allowance
- Nutrient recommendations that meet top end- the 98%
- numbers that people should strive for
AI
Adequate Intakes
- Used in liue of ears if theres insufficient evidence
UL
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
- Max you should eat of a food
2026/ 2027 Update) Applied Nutrition Guide|
Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)- GCU
Chronic Diseases definition
a disease that is slow in progression and long in duration
- influenced by behavior
- heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes
Choices in food selection
1. Personal preference
2. ethnicity
3. habit or ritual
4. social
5. availability, convenience, or economy
6. Positive and negative feelings
- first step to eating change: AWARENESS
7. Values (religious or environmental concerns)
8. Appearance
8. Nutrition and health benefits
Macronutrients
Fats, proteins, lipids and carbs
,Energy yield of cabs
4 kcal/g
Energy yield of Fat
9 kcals/g
Energy yield of protein
4 kcal/g'
What does AMDR stand for?
Acceptable Macronutriend Distribution Range
- Acceptable energy and nutrient values for healthy people
- adjsuted for people with chronic disease or malnourished
AMDR for Carbs
, BIO 319/ BIO319 Final Exam Study Guide (NEW
2025/ 2026 Update) Applied Nutrition Guide|
Questions & Answers | Grade A| 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)- GCU
45-65% should make up your diet
AMDR for Protein
10-35%
AMDR for fat
20-35%
Alchohol characteristics
Energy yield: 7 kcal/g
No nutrients (a simple sugar)
Contributes to obesity because it activates neurons that increase apetite
DRI definition
Dietary Reference Intake
- the calories, nutrients, and physical activity that applies to HEALTHY PEOPLE
, EAR
Estimated Average Requirement
- The amounts that meet half of the population
- not what were going for
RDA
Recommended Daily Allowance
- Nutrient recommendations that meet top end- the 98%
- numbers that people should strive for
AI
Adequate Intakes
- Used in liue of ears if theres insufficient evidence
UL
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
- Max you should eat of a food
