Chapter 2

Question 1

What is DRI?

Answer 1

Dietary Reference Intake

Question 2

What is RAD?

Answer 2

Recommend Dietary Allowances - nutrient amounts people should consume on average over serval days/weeks

Question 3

What is AI?

Answer 3

Adequate Intake - estimation of amounts need to sustain health

Question 4

What is Estimated Energy Requirements?

Answer 4

EERs provide an estimate of how many calories are needed to maintain body weight

Question 5

What Dietary Reference Intake represents the average need of the population?

Answer 5

EAR - average requirements used to evaluate the adequacy of a population’s nutrient intake

Question 6

What is not FDA approved and must be accompanied by a disclaimer?

Answer 6

structure/function claims

Question 7

How many kcal per gram are in Carbohydrates?

Answer 7

4 kcal/gm

Question 8

How many kcal per gram are in Proteins?

Answer 8

4 kcal/ gm

Question 9

How many kcal per gram are in Fats?

Answer 9

9 kcal/gm

Question 10

What does UL stand for?

Answer 10

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels