Dietary Assessment Flashcards
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) state recommended percent of calories from macros as:
- Carbs: 45-____%
- Fat: 25-____%
- Protein: 10-____%
65, 35, 35
Average daily dietary nutrient intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
Recommended average daily intake level based on observed or experimentally determined estimates of nutrient intake by groups of apparently healthy individuals assumed to be adequate — used when RDA cannot be determined
Adequate intake (AI)
Highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population
Tolerable upper intake level (UL)
Average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
Estimated average requirement (EAR)
It is better to encourage clients to make _______ changes to their eating pattern rather than recommend that they try to stick to an overly restrictive diet that they will probably not be able to follow long term
Small sustainable
RMR (kcal/ day) = (9.99 X weight (kg)) + (6.25 X height (cm)) - (4.92 X age (y)) + (166 X Sex Factor) - 161
Sex factor = 1 for males and 0 for females
Mifflin-St Jeor Equation
Adding a large number of calories from fat in order to make vegetables more appealing can be ________ to an individual’s overall health and wellness
Counterproductive
Although 100% fruit juice can contribute to meeting fruit intake goals, it does not provide the ______ found in whole fruits
Fiber
Although some desserts can be made with whole grains, the presence of whole grains does not remove concerns about the quantities of added ____ and _____.
Fat and sugars
Many dairy products are fortified with vitamin ____ because this vitamin enhances calcium absorption in the intestines.
D
For those who are lactose intolerant or vegan, fortified ____ products may be a suitable alternative due to their similar profile of nutrients to dairy
Soy
For clients wishing to improve both overall health and body composition, recommending the limit of added ____ and _____ may be particularly important
Fats and sugars
Replacing saturated fats with _____ fats lowers blood cholesterol and reduces risk of heart attacks and deaths related to heart disease
Unsaturated
Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10% of calories per day from _____ sugars
Added