ch1:basic standards+guidelines Flashcards
DRI
dietary reference intake
- rec intake lvls for vitamins, minerals & macro
- aimed at prevention of chronic diseases
components of DRI
EAR: estimated average requirement
RDA: recommended dietary allowance
UL: tolerable upper intake level
AI: adequate intake (not enough research)
eating @ RDA = good nutrition?
depends on the person
which DRI should be used for a group
EAR
AI: as basis
UL: if mean intake of group may place some indv at risk
what DRI to use for an indv
RDA (aim for this intake)
AI: use as a guide if an RDA isnt available
UL: use to examine possibility of excess intake
why not useRDA for a group
its an average (so if you do the average of the group) some people will be over the TUL
Why use RDA for indv
more precise to figure out if they are meeting their needs
nutrition info provided on food labels
- nutrition facts
- ingredient list
- nutrition claims
- health claims
the % on nutrient labels
want btw 5-15not too little not too much
what does free on the nutrition labels
-none or hardly any of this nutrient
what does “low” on the nutrition labels mean
a small amount
what does “reduced” on the nutrition labels mean
At least 25% less of the nutrient compared w/ a similar product
reduced in calories”
what does “light” on the nutrition labels mean
can be used on foods that are reduced in fat or reduced in calories
what does “source” on the nutrition labels mean
contains a significant amount of nutrient
what does “high or good source” on the nutrition labels mean
contains a high amount of nutrient
