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Estimated average requirements
meet requirements of half the healthy individuals in each life star and sex. there are not EAR values for all nutrient inappropriate to use EAR for individuals
Recommended dietary allowance
nutrient intake goals for individuals 97% of healthy individuals in specific life stage and sex. Purpose is to prevent nutrient deficiencies and promote optimal health * can only be established fro nutrients with EARS
Adequate Intake
nutrient intake goals for individuals
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
highest level of usual raily nutrient intake likely to be safe, not all nutrients have a UL
Estimated Energy requirements
mathematical equations, age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity
Foods it increase
potasstium, dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B
Foods to decrease
soidum, saturated fats, cholesterol, trans fatty acids. solid fats, added sugars, refrained grains
enzyme
natural catalyst that speed up a reaction.
mucosa
innermost layer of epithelial tissue, produces and releases secretions needed fr digestion
submucosa
connective tissue, contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves
muscularis
2 layers of smooth muscle - longitudinal and circular muscle, responsible fro GI motility, berbers are embedded between muscle layers. Allows muscles to contract mixing food mass with digestive secreatoins
serosa
connective tissue, outer layer that protects the GI tract. Secrets fluid that lubricated digestive organs
bolus
lump of chewed up food
GERD
when your gastroesophiageal sphincter isn’t working, which can cause heartburn or acid reflux. It can cause cancer if you have it for a long period of time.
Primary protien structure
primary sequence and is determined by the DNA code, determines the most basic chemical and physical stucture