Establishing Nutrient Recommendations Flashcards
What does EAR stand for
Estimated Average Requirements
What does EAR mean
Requirement do each nutrient how much is needed in the diet
What does RDI stand for
Recommend Dietary Intake
Define recommended dietary intake
Recommended about of nutrients
What does AI stand for
Adequate Intake
What does adequate intake mean
Reflects the average amount of Nutri a group of healthy people consume
What does UL stand for
Upper Level of Intake
What does EER stand for
Estimated energy requirement
What does estimated energy requirement mean
The average dietary energy intake that will maintain energy balance in a person
What does AMDR stand for
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution
What percentages does carbohydrates proteins and fat contribute to someone’s total energy intake
45-65% kilojoules from carbohydrate
20-35% kilojoules from fat
15-25% kilojoules from protein