Chapter 18 Flashcards
\_\_\_\_\_ is the average daily nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group. A. Estimated average requirement B. Recommended dietary allowance C. Adequate intake D. Tolerable upper intake level
B
In the context of dietary reference intake (DRI) values for nutrients, estimated average requirement (EAR) refers to:
A. the average daily nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group.
B. the average daily nutrient intake level that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group.
C. the recommended average daily nutrient intake level, based on observed approximations or estimates of nutrient intake that are assumed to be adequate for a group (or groups) of healthy people.
D. the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.
B
\_\_\_\_\_ is the recommended average daily nutrient intake level, based on observed approximations or estimates of nutrient intake that are assumed to be sufficient for a group (or groups) of healthy people. A. Adequate intake B. Recommended dietary allowance C. Estimated average requirement D. Tolerable upper intake level
A
Tolerable upper intake level is:
A. the average daily nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group.
B. the average daily nutrient intake level that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group.
C. the recommended average daily nutrient intake level, based on observed or estimates of nutrient intake that are assumed to be adequate for a group (or groups) of healthy people.
D. the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.
D
Identify the current recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin A for men in the age group of 31–50 years. A. 600 mcg B. 700 mcg C. 800 mcg D. 900 mcg
D
What is the current safe upper level (SUL) intake of vitamin A for adults? A. 500 mcg B. 1,000 mcg C. 1,500 mcg D. 2,000 mcg
C
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for men and women in the age group of 31–50 years? A. 5 mcg B. 50 mcg C. 500 mcg D. 5,000 mcg
A
What is the safe upper level (SUL) intake of vitamin D for adults? A. 5 mcg B. 25 mcg C. 150 mcg D. 200 mcg
B
Identify the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin D for adults. A. 50 mcg B. 10 mcg C. 25 mcg D. 200 mcg
B
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin E for adults within the age group of 31–50? A. 5 mcg B. 15 mg C. 15 mcg D. 22 mg
B
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin B6 for adults? A. 1.3 mg B. 10 mg C. 5.3 mg D. 20 mg
A
Which of the following nutrients can cause adverse effects on male and female reproductive systems if consumed in excess (above safe upper level)? A. Biotin B. Boron C. Iron D. Niacin
B
What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of calcium for men and women within the age group of 31–50? A. 500 mg B. 1,000 mg C. 1,500 mg D. 2,000 mg
B
What is the safe upper level intake (SUL) of calcium? A. 500 mg B. 1,000 mg C. 1,500 mg D. 2,000 mg
C
Alteration of parathyroid hormone levels is a potential result of excess intake of \_\_\_\_\_. A. magnesium B. phosphorus C. potassium D. calcium
B
Excessive intake of \_\_\_\_\_ has cardiotoxic effects on the human body. A. chromium B. fluoride C. cobalt D. copper
C