25. Nutrition

Question 1

energy rich molecules larger than other dietary nutrients

Answer 1

macronutrients

Question 2

nutrients needed in lesser amounts

Answer 2

micronutrients

Question 3

average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet requirement of 50% healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group

Answer 3

EAR

Estimated Average Requirement

Question 4

average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet requirement of >95% of all individuals in a life stage and gender group

Answer 4

RDA recommended daily allowance

Question 5

arbitrarily set in absence of scientific evidence to calculate an EAR or RDA

Answer 5

adequate intake

Question 6

highest average nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in gen population

Answer 6

tolerable upper intake

Question 7

ave dietary energy intake predicted to maintain an energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age , gender, height whose weight and level of physical activity are consistent with good health

Answer 7

EER

estimated energy requirement

Question 8

sedendary EER

Answer 8

30 kcal/kg /day

Question 9

moderately active EER

Answer 9

35 kcal/kg/day

Question 10

ver active EER

Answer 10

40 kcal/kg/day

Question 11

food intake less than energy expenditure

Answer 11

undernutriton

Question 12

protein deprivation is greater than reduction in total calories

Answer 12

kwashiorkor

Question 13

caloric deprivation is greater than reduction in protein

Answer 13

marasmus

Question 14

onset kwashiorkor

Answer 14

≥ 1 year after weaning from breastmilk

Question 15

onset marasmus

Answer 15

<1 yr, when breast milk is supplemented with low calorie cereals

Question 16

edema
stunted growth
enlarged fatty liver
skin lesions
depigmented hair 
very low plasma protein

Answer 16

kwashiorkor

Question 17

no edema
stunted growth
extreme muscle wating
weakness 
anemia

Answer 17

marasmus