Chapter 2: Designing a Healthy Eating Pattern Flashcards
Benefit of Variety
allows you to get all your nutrients
Consequence of Lack of Moderation
having to much of one nutrient and not enough of another
Purpose of Proportionality Balance
keeps diet balanced
Nutrient Density
the amount of nutrients relative to the amount of calories
DRI
Dietary Reference Intakes
EAR
estimated average requirement (meets 50% people’s needs so too low)
RDA
Recommended Daily Average (bottom right bell curve)
AI
adequate intake (wide safe range)
UL
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (highest daily level believed to be safe)
If above the UL what is a concern
toxic effects
EER
estimated energy requirements
AMDR
acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges
% Kcals from carbs
45-65%
% Kcals from fat
20-35%
% Kcals from protein
10-35%
Food Group: meat
protein
Food Group: eggs
protein
Food Group: legumes
protein or vegetables (only one)
Food Group: peanut butter
protein
Food Group: nuts
protein