Chapter 2

Question 1

EARs

Answer 1

estimates average requirements

Question 2

daily nutrient intake amounts that are estimated to meet the needs of half of the people in a certain lift stage

Answer 2

Estimates Average Requirements (EARs)

Question 3

RDAs

Answer 3

recommended dietary allowances

Question 4

daily nutrient intake amounts sufficient to meet the needs of nearly all individuals

Answer 4

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)

Question 5

AIs

Answer 5

adequate intakes

Question 6

daily intake amounts set for nutrients for which there are insufficient research data to establish EAR

Answer 6

Adequate Intakes (AIs)

Question 7

ULs

Answer 7

tolerable upper intake levels

Question 8

the maximum daily intake amounts of nutrients that are not likely to cause adverse health effects in almost all individuals

Answer 8

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs)

Question 9

EERs

Answer 9

estimated energy requirements

Question 10

the average daily intake amounts of energy (kcal) need for each life-stage group

Answer 10

Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs)

Question 11

AMDRs

Answer 11

acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges

Question 12

intake of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and essential fatty acids

Answer 12

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs)

Question 13

amount of nutrient in a serving divided by daily recommended intake

Answer 13

Nutrient Density

Question 14

DV

Answer 14

daily value

Question 15

generic nutrient standard used on Nutrition Facts labels; it comprises both Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) and Daily Reference Values (DRVs)

Answer 15

Daily Value (DV)

Question 16

RDIs

Answer 16

reference daily intakes

Question 17

part of the DV; generic nutrient standards set for vitamins and minerals (except sodium)

Answer 17

Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs)

Question 18

DRVs

Answer 18

daily reference values

Question 19

part of the DV; general nutrient standards set for energy-producing nutrients (fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber)

Answer 19

Daily Reference Values (DRVs)

Question 20

determined by comparing a food’s calorie content per gram weight of the food

Answer 20

energy density

Question 21

DRIs

Answer 21

dietary reference intakes

Question 22

the latest recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board that include 5 sets of standards

Answer 22

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Question 23

Nutrients to aim to keep intake at or above 100%

Answer 23

fiber, potassium, iron, and calcium

Question 24

nutrients to aim to keep intake at or below 100%

Answer 24

total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, total and added sugar, and sodium

Question 25

Grains Group: 1 ounce =

Answer 25

1 slice of bread
1 cup ready-to-eat cereal,
1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, pasta, or bulgar
1 mini bagel or small tortilla
1/2 muffin
3 cups of popcorn

Question 26

Vegetable Group: 1 cup =

Answer 26

1 cup raw or cooked vegetables
1 cup vegetable juice
2 cups raw leafy greens

Question 27

Fruits Group: 1 cup =

Answer 27

1 cup fruit
1 cup 100% fruit juice
1/2 dried fruit

Question 28

Protein Group: 1 ounce =

Answer 28

1 ounce meat, poultry, fish, or cooked tempeh
1 egg
1 tablespoon of peanut butter or hummus
1/4 cup cooked beans
1/2 ounce of nuts or seeds

Question 29

Oils Group: 1 teaspoon

Answer 29

1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, fish oil, oil-rich foods