Chapter 2: Tools of a Healthy Diet

Question 1

5 DRIs:

Answer 1

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) = represent average nutrient need

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) = evaluate current intake for specific nutrient

Adequate Intake (AI) = evaluate intake for a specific need, requires further research

Upper Level (UL) = highest amount of intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects in the long run

Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) = estimate energy needs according to age, weight, sex, etc…

Question 2

Nutrient density assesses ___________________ of an individual food. Something is nutrient
dense if provides ________ contribution to nutrient need rather than calorie need.

Answer 2

nutritional content, more

Question 3

Empty calorie food/energy dense foods are low in ____________ and is high in _________.

Answer 3

nutrients, sugar/fat

Question 4

What 4 groups is the Food Label set for?

Answer 4

infants, toddlers, pregnant/lactating, people over 4 years

Question 5

What two sets of dietary standards are the DVs based off? What are these two standards
set for?

Answer 5

RDAs & DRVs, the 4 groups

Question 6

Food labels must comply with regulations set by the ________.

Answer 6

FDA

Question 7

Describe features of the DGAs? Who is it published by? What is it designed to do?

Answer 7

knowledge about a healthy diet, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle choices. its designed to meet nutrient needs while reducing the risk of disease. its published by the US foundation for nutrient policy & education

Question 8

Describe the goal of My Plate? What should A My Plate look like?

Answer 8

translate science into a practical tool for consumers, emphasizes health food, food to increase, & balancing calories