Healthy Nutrition and Water Flashcards
What are ABCD in nutritional assessment?
Anthropometric
Biochemical
Clinical
Dietary
Anthropometric:
Growth, weight changes, disease development
Biochemical:
Proteins, mineral and vitamins
Clinical:
Appearances of excesses and deficiencies in nutrients
Dietary:
Nutrient composition of diet
How many kcal come from 1 gram of carbohydrates?
4
How many kcal come from 1 gram of fats?
9
How many kcal come from 1 gram of protein?
4
What does nutrient dense food mean?
It is high in nutrients but low in energy
Who produces dietary reference intakes?
Food and nutrition board
Who produces dietary guidelines for Americans?
USDA and Department of health and human services
Who produces daily values?
FDA
What are dietary reference intakes?
Amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 98% of individuals
Range of carbs, proteins, fats per serving? (DRI)
Carbs: 45-65%
Proteins: 10-35%
Fats: 20-35%
What fills you more low or high density foods?
High density
What is the 5-20 rule?
Greater than or equal to 20% of ingredients good for you and less than or equal to 5% of ingredients bad for you
Is cholesterol a necessary dietary ingredient?
No we produce it
When is there a % DV for protein?
Product claims high in protein or marketed for children 4 and under
What has the greatest effect on basal metabolic rate?
Lean body mass (nonfat tissues)
What does direct calorimetry measure?
O2 and CO2 differences between air in and out
Heat generated
What does indirect calorimetry measure?
Amount of CO2 produced and O2 consumed
Four components of physical fitness?
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Calculate body composition:
Fat tissue/Lean body mass
EAR
Estimated average requirement (50% get required nutrients)
