Dietary guidelines

Question 1

Nutrient Reference Values
RDI
EAR
AI
SDT
UL
EER
AMDR

Answer 1

Recommended daily intake
Estimated average Requirements
Adequate Intakes
Suggested Dietary Targets
Upper Limits
Estimated Energy Requirement
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

Question 2

Nutrient Reference Values - Proteins

Answer 2

RDI:
- men 0.84g/kg body weight
- women 0.75g/kg body weight

Over 70 yrs:
- men 1.07g/kg
- women 0.94g/kg

AMDR 12~25% of energy intake
UL: 25% of energy as protein

Question 3

NRV - fat

Answer 3

Question 4

NRV - CHOs

Answer 4

Question 5

NHMRC appraise scientific evidence base relating to nutrition and health. Draft evidence statemetns (a minimum of 5 high quality studies are needed to set an evidence statement). Grade the Evidence accoridng to the strength of the evidence.

Answer 5

A - Convincing
B- Probably
C- Suggestive association
D –Weak association

Question 6

Classification of sugars for dental health

Answer 6

Question 7

Conclusions

Answer 7

• The Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand
• macronutrients set levels of macro and micronutrients associated with health
• There are different NRVs: RDI, EAR, AI, SDT, UL, EER, AMDR
• These may differ by age, gender (and activity)
• Australian Guidelines for Healthy Eating translates these requirements into foods
• The World Health Organization recommends no more than 10% EI and preferably < 5% energy as free sugars intake
• The sugars associated with non-communicable diseases are free sugars