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Chapter 2 Objectives Flashcards

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The three key principles of a healthy diet

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Balance, moderation, variety

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2
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The amount of nutrients per calorie in a given food.

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Nutrient-density

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A measurement of the calories in a given food compared with the weight (grams) or volume of food

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Energy-density

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Dietary Reference Intakes

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DRIs

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DRIs

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Dietary Reference Intakes

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Reference values for the essential nutrients needed to maintain food health, to prevent chronic diseases, and to avoid unhealthy excesses

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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

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Estimated Average Requirement

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EAR

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EAR

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Estimated Average Requirement

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The average amount of a nutrient that is known to meet the needs of 50 percent of the individuals in a similar age and gender group

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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

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AI

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Adequate Intake

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Adequate Intake

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AI

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The approximate amount of a nutrient that groups of similar individuals are consuming to maintain good health

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Adequate Intake (AI)

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Recommended Dietary Allowance

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RDA

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RDA

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Recommended Dietary Allowance

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The average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97 to 98 percent of individuals in a similar age and gender group

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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level

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UL

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UL

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level

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The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm in a similar age and gender group of individuals

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

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AMDR

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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

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A healthy range of intakes for the energy-containing essential nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) in your diet, designed to meet your nutrient needs and help reduce the risk of chronic diseases

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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

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Guidelines published every five years that provide dietary and lifestyle advice to individuals aged 2 and older to maintain good health and prevent chronic diseases

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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A tool that depicts five food groups using the familiar mealtime visual of a place setting. It is part of the USDA Web-based initiative to provide consumer information with a food guidance system to help you build a healthy diet based on the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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First of the five food groups represented in MyPlate

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Second of the five food groups represented in MyPlate

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Third of the five food groups represented in MyPlate

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Fourth of the five food groups represented in MyPlate

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Fifth of the five food groups represented in MyPlate

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Vegetables

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First requirement of a food label

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The name of the food

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Second requirement of a food label

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The net weight of the food (the weight of the food in the package, excluding the weight of the package or packing material)

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Third requirement of a food label

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The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor

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Fourth requirement of a food label

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A list of ingredients in descending order by weight, the heaviest item listed first

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Fifth requirement of a food label

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Nutrition information

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Sixth requirement of a food label

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Serving sizes that are uniform among similar products (allows for easier comparison shopping by the consumer

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Seventh requirement of a food label

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An Indication of how a serving of the food fits into an overall daily diet

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Eighth requirement of a food label

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Uniform definitions for descriptive label terms such as ‘light’ and ‘fat-free’

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Ninth requirement of a food label

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Health claims that are accurate and science-based, if made about the food or one of its nutrients

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Tenth requirement of a food label

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The presences of any eight common food allergens that might be present in the food

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First food allergen

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Second food allergen

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Third food allergen

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Fourth food allergen

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Fifth food allergen

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Tree nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds, etc.)

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Sixth food allergen

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Seventh food allergen

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Eighth food allergen

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