Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is RDA?
A
Recommened Dietary Allowances
daily intake goals that meets the needs of all healthy people in a specific group
2
Q
What is AI?
A
Adequate Intakes
recommened intake goals when there isn’t enough scientific data to provide RDA
3
Q
What is EAR?
A
Estimated Average Requirements
estimated intake requirements that set the basis for RDA
4
Q
What is UL?
A
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
highest daily intake level that is likely to pose no risk, anything higher could cause toxicity
5
Q
What is CDRR?
A
Chronic Disease Risk Reduction
keeping nutrient levels below CDRR can help reduce the risk of disease
6
Q
What is AMDR?
A
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
ideal percentange range of daily intake for carbs, fat and protein
