Chapter 2- Nutrition Tools Standards And Guidelines Flashcards
Define RDA
Recommended dietary allowances- expected to meet the needs of almost all healthy people
Define DRI
Dietary reference intakes
Standards, set values for all nutrients
Define
AI
Adequate intake- available scientific education and guess work. When there is insufficient evidence for RDA… They generate an AI.
Define
UL
Upper level. Tolerable upper level intake. The point where it is unsafe. Potentially toxic levels of nutrient intake. Don’t want to go over.
EAR
Estimated average requirements- research and policy. Established average nutrient requirements for given life stages/ gender groups.
AMDR
Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges. -healthful ranges for energy yielding nutrients.
45-65 percent cal from carbs
20-35 % cal From fats
10-35 % cal from protein
According to the percentage what is the macronutrient?
45%-65%
Calories from carbs
According to the percentage what is the macronutrient?
20-35%
Calories from fat
According to the percentage what is the macronutrient?
10-35%
Calories from Protein
Which two factors effect calorie needs?
Physical activity and age
Dietary Guidelines for America
- increase healthy
- increase energy
- increase life
- compress morbidity
- decrease risk of chronic disease and obesity
- Balance calories to manage a healthy body weight
- Increase intakes of certain nutrient dense foods.
- Reduce intakes of certain foods and food components
- Build a healthy-eating pattern
DGA
Equivalents:
What is equal to 1 cup of fruit?
1 cup of fresh frozen or canned fruit
1 cup of 100% fruit juice
1/2 cup of dried fruit (smaller, take out water)
Equivalents:
What is equal to 1 cup of vegetables?
1 cup cut up raw or cooked vegetables
1 cup cooked legumes
1 cup vegetable juice
2 cups leafy/raw green veggies
Equivalents:
What is equal to 1 oz of grains?
1 oz dry pasta or rice
1 slice of bread
1 cup ready to eat cereal
1/2 cup cooked pasta/rice/cereal
3 cups popped popcorn