WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and Notes

g on age and gender What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Answer Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - Answer RDA (Recommended daily allowance) -The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount! -Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and ELDERLY family members. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - Answer 50% calories from fat is too much. (There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day.) The AMDR for fats is 20-35%** AMDR for protein - Answer 10-35% AMDR for fat - Answer 20-35% AMDR for carbs - Answer 45-65% What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - 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. (More for supplements; No side effects in humans) How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? - Answer To guide recommendations and menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with upper intake levels. What is true of recommendations as presented by their setting place graphic? - Answer Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.