Adequate Intake (AI) & Tolerable Upper Intake (UL) Flashcards
ADEQUATE INTAKE (AI)
a value based on observed or experimentally determined approximations of nutrient intake by a group (or groups) of healthy people—used when an RDA cannot be determined
RDA value.
Less certainty about the AI value than about the
Both the AI and the RDA
used as a goal for individual intake or a specific age group intake.
Adequate Intake
a vital guide in the absence of enough scientific evidence to establish an Estimated Average Requirement and set an RDA.
Adequate Intake
In the absence of RDA, this can be used as a target for a person’s intake and to meet the body’s requirement for a particular nutrient
Adequate Intake
When RDA is not available, ________is expected to meet the requirements of individuals of the same gender and life stage group.
How to Ensure Adequate Intake of Nutrition
• Follow a Rainbow Diet
• Flavorful Immunity
• Pump-up your Protein Intake
• Have Healthy Carbohydrates
• Focus on Plant Foods
• Increase Fiber in Diet
• Add Probiotics in diet (Yogurt & Fermented Food)
How to Ensure Adequate Intake of Nutrition
• Cut Down on Red and Processed
• Cut Down on Saturated Fats & Trans Fats
• Reduce the Intake of Alcohol & Quit Smoking
Consequences of Disregarding AI
Inadequate Intake Inadequate dietary energy intake was defined as patients consumed less than the recommended levels.
Consequences of Disregarding AI
Poor Nutrition
Stress, tiredness and our capacity to work
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
The amount of nutrition that practically everyone in the general population can consume without running the danger of negative health repercussions. Adverse effects are more likely if intake rises above the UL.
Applies to daily use
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
Not a recommended level
No established benefits of higher level
Increased risks at higher intakes
tolerable upper intake level.
The maximum daily nutrient intake that practically all people are expected to experience minimal danger of negative health effects
main objective of the UL
is to inform the general population about the risks of excess nutrient intake.
PURPOSE OF TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OR UPPER LIMIT (UL)
useful because of a rise in the interest regarding the availability of fortified foods and an increase in the use of dietary supplements to meet the nutrient requirement.
TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OR UPPER LIMIT (UL)
based on the total intake of water, nutrients from the food, fortified foods, and supplements.
TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OR UPPER LIMIT (UL)
helps in understanding if any adverse effects are associated with the total intake.
TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OR UPPER LIMIT (UL)
may help in preventing the toxicity of certain nutrients and their undesirable effects on overall human health
STEPS IN THE RISK ASSESSMENT PROCES
STEP 1: Hazard Identification
STEP 2: Dose-Response Assessment
STEP 3: Intake Assessment
STEP 4: Risk Characterization
STEP 1: Hazard Identification
gathering, organizing, and analyzing all data related to a certain nutrient’s negative effects.
STEP 2: Dose-Response Assessment
Establishes the connection between nutrient consumption (dose) and negative effects (in terms of incidence and severity).
STEP 3: Intake Assessment
Evaluates how the average total daily nutrient consumption for people in the broader population is distributed.
STEP 4: Risk Characterization
Summarizes the results of steps 1 and 2 with step 3 to calculate risk
Critical adverse effects for Calcium
Hypercalcemia and Renal Insufficiency Phosphorus - Hyperphosphatemia
Critical adverse effects for
Phosphorus
Hyperphosphatemia
Critical adverse effects for Magnesium
Diarrhea
Critical adverse effects for Vitamin D
Hypercalcemia
Critical adverse effects for Fluoride
Hypercalcemia
Essential Nutrient
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Carbohydrates
main sources of energy for our body
brain’s preferred energy source
