Chapter 2 Flashcards
Define nutritional status?
The condition of the body with respect to its diet.
How to assess nutritional status?
Determine typical food intake, analyze nutrient intake, evaluate physical health, consider medical history, or with laboratory tests.
What does DRIs Stand for
Dietary Reference Intakes.
4 DRIs?
Recommended Dietary Allowance(RDA), Adequate Intake(AI), Upper Limit(UL), Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
Define Recommended Dietary Allowance?
Determined scientifically; consumption of this amount meets needs of most of population.
Define Adequate Intake?
Healthy people tend to…;Approximate the amount of nutrients that sustains health.
Define Upper Limit?
Don’t go beyond…; Intake should not exceed this value
Define Estimated Energy Requirement?
Compares energy required for energy expenditure. Consider; Age, weight, height, and gender
What is AMDRs?
Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges;Range of intake for a particular energy source as a percentage that provides adequate intake and lessens disease risk.
What are AMDRs for 19 years?
Carbs; 45-65%
Proteins; 10-35%
Fats; 20-35%
What are the main components of the Brazilian Food Guide?
Focusses on eating behaviour. Whole food over processed and enjoy eating; preparation of food and eat in company.
Features of the new canadian food guide?
Specific examples on what counts as a serving, more specific recommendation on how to choose food wisely, advice for different ages(supplement suggestions/ catering to small appetites of children).
Main 3 guidelines of new food guide?
Eat a variety of nutritious foods, Processed is less healthy, knowledge needed to support healthy eating.
What must food labels have on them?
Statement of identity, Net contents of package, Name and address of manufacturer + packer + distributor, List of ingredients( descending order by weight), Nutritional Info
What is % daily value based on?
Upper limit and DRIs as reference values.
What are the health related claims permitted on Canadian food labels?
Nutrient Content Claims, Diet Related Health Claims
Define Nutrient Content Claims?
Describe the amount of nutrient in a food. (Ex. Sodium free = less than 5mg)
Define Diet-Related Health Claims?
Outline nutritional benefits of certain foods.
2 types of Diet-Related Health Claims?
Functional claims: state well-known beneficial effects of a food.(Calcium= strong bones)
Disease-Reduction Claims: State association with food and a reduced disease risk.
Define Natural Health Products(NHPs)?
Multivitamins, herbal remedies, probiotics, EFAs.
What do labels on NHPs contain?
Name, license number, list of ingredients, recommended uses, and any cautionary statements. *DOES NOT NEED NUTRITIONAL FACTS BOX
How are NHPs regulated?
By the Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate(Branch of health canada) [Must be approved for sale and obtain a license.]
Arguments for menu labelling?
Ability to make informed choices, calorie content often underestimated, not all restraints provide this.
Arguments against menu labelling?
Shouldn’t be governments role, not going to solve obesity crisis, cost of reprinting menus too expensive, consumers don’t want/need this.
