NFS 1020 Chapter 2 Study Guide Questions With Complete
Solutions
Adequate Intakes (AIs) Correct Answers nutrient intake goals
for vitamins and minerals for individuals. Based on educated
guesswork. Set when scientific data are insufficient to allow
establishment of an RDA value
AMDR for carbs Correct Answers 45 to 65 percent of calories
from carbohydrates
AMDR for fats Correct Answers 20 to 35 percent of calories
from fat
AMDR for protein Correct Answers 10 to 35 percent of
calories from protein
AMDRs: Correct Answers values for carbohydrate, fat, and
protein expressed as percentages of total daily caloric intake;
ranges of intakes set for the energy-yielding nutrients that are
sufficient to provide adequate total energy and nutrients while
minimizing the risk of chronic diseases.
Are the RDAs and the AIs the same for men and women?
Correct Answers No
Describe the features of MyPlate - sections for: Correct
Answers Fruits, 1.5 to 2 cups/day
♣ Vegetables - 2.5 to 3 cups/day
♣ Grains - 6 to 8 oz/day
♣ Protein - 5 to 6.5 oz/day
, ♣ Dairy - 3 cups/day
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Correct Answers a set of
five lists of values for measuring the nutrient intakes of healthy
people in the United States and Canada.
Dietary Reference Intakes lists Correct Answers Estimated
Average Requirements (EAR)
♣ Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
♣ Adequate Intakes (AI),
♣ Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
♣ Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
difference between the RDAs and the AIs Correct Answers
RDAs - scientific research. AIs - educated guesswork.
Factors affecting RDAs and AIs. Correct Answers Age,
gender, pregnancy, lactating
How do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans benefit you as a
consumer? Correct Answers If followed, energy intakes and
most nutrient needs would fall into place
How is this different from the target audience when the previous
Guidelines were released? Correct Answers Previous target
audience was general public in US over 2 years old
In what order are ingredients listed on food labels Correct
Answers descending order of predominance by weight and in
ordinary language
Solutions
Adequate Intakes (AIs) Correct Answers nutrient intake goals
for vitamins and minerals for individuals. Based on educated
guesswork. Set when scientific data are insufficient to allow
establishment of an RDA value
AMDR for carbs Correct Answers 45 to 65 percent of calories
from carbohydrates
AMDR for fats Correct Answers 20 to 35 percent of calories
from fat
AMDR for protein Correct Answers 10 to 35 percent of
calories from protein
AMDRs: Correct Answers values for carbohydrate, fat, and
protein expressed as percentages of total daily caloric intake;
ranges of intakes set for the energy-yielding nutrients that are
sufficient to provide adequate total energy and nutrients while
minimizing the risk of chronic diseases.
Are the RDAs and the AIs the same for men and women?
Correct Answers No
Describe the features of MyPlate - sections for: Correct
Answers Fruits, 1.5 to 2 cups/day
♣ Vegetables - 2.5 to 3 cups/day
♣ Grains - 6 to 8 oz/day
♣ Protein - 5 to 6.5 oz/day
, ♣ Dairy - 3 cups/day
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Correct Answers a set of
five lists of values for measuring the nutrient intakes of healthy
people in the United States and Canada.
Dietary Reference Intakes lists Correct Answers Estimated
Average Requirements (EAR)
♣ Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
♣ Adequate Intakes (AI),
♣ Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
♣ Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)
difference between the RDAs and the AIs Correct Answers
RDAs - scientific research. AIs - educated guesswork.
Factors affecting RDAs and AIs. Correct Answers Age,
gender, pregnancy, lactating
How do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans benefit you as a
consumer? Correct Answers If followed, energy intakes and
most nutrient needs would fall into place
How is this different from the target audience when the previous
Guidelines were released? Correct Answers Previous target
audience was general public in US over 2 years old
In what order are ingredients listed on food labels Correct
Answers descending order of predominance by weight and in
ordinary language
