10] Nutrition Flashcards
Nutrient deficiency diseases (2)
Scurvy
Pellagra
3 chronic diseases strongly associated with poor nutrition
Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
2 diseases in which nutrition plays a role
OA
Osteoporosis
Primary link b/w poor nutrition and mortality
Obesity
What are nutrients
The chemicals in foods that are critical for human growth and function
6 essential nutrients found in foods
Carbs Fats/oils Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water
What does DRI stand for
Dietary reference intake
DRIs identify (3)
How much nutrients are needed to prevent deficiency.
Amount of nutrients that may reduce risk of chronic disease.
Upper level of safety for nutrient intake.
What 4 values fo DRIs consist of?
EAR
RDA
AI
UL
What does EAR stand for
Estimated average requirement
RDA stands for what
Recommended dietary allowance
what does AI stand for
Adequate intake
What does UL stand for
Tolerable upper intake level
What is EAR
Average daily intake level that meets the needs of half of healthy people in a certain life stage and gender
Used to determine the Recommended DietaryAllowance (RDA) of a nutrient
EAR
What is the RDA
The average daily intake level required to meet the
needs of 97–98% of healthy people in a particular lifestage and gender group
Macronutrients that provide energy
Carbs
Fat
Proteins
Micronutrients that dont provide calories/direct energy
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What is the AI
Recommended average daily intake level for a nutrient
- Based on observations and estimates from experiments
* Used when the RDA is not yet established: vitamin D, vitamin K, fluoride
AI
What does vitamin B do?
Facilitate the release of energy by breaking down macros
What is the EER
Average dietary energy intake to maintain energybalance
Based on age, gender, weight, height, and level of physical activity
EER
What does AMDR stand for
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
What is the AMDR
The range of macronutrient intake that provides adequate levels of essential nutrients
The range of energy intake from carbohydrate, fat, and protein associated with reduced risk of chronic disease
AMDR
AMDR for carbs
45-65%
AMDR for fats
20-35%
AMDR for proteins
10-35%
Avoid what before PT?
Avoid high fat and high fiber foods before PT
WHy Avoid high fat and high fiber foods before PT?
May lead to gas, bloating, abdominal pain duringactivity
High fiber diet: how much and what does it do
25-35 g per day to decrease constipation (pain meds)