introduction

Question 1

tolerable upper intake level

Answer 1

highest daily intake likely to pose no health risk

Question 2

dietary reference intake

RDA vs AI

Answer 2

focus on nutrient requirements and toxicity

recommended dietary intake-RDA vs adequate intake-AI

Question 3

DGA key recommendations for limits

Answer 3

saturated fats and trans fat, added sugar and sodium

Question 4

dietary guidelines for americans are updated

Answer 4

every 5 years

Question 5

biomarkers examples:

1. blood or tissue concentration of nutrients
2. appearance after nutrient ingestion
3. excretion of a nutrient or metabolite

Answer 5

1. blood or tissue concentration of nutrients- triglycerides
2. appearance after nutrient ingestion- glucose tolerance test
3. excretion of a nutrient or metabolite- urinary sodium excretion

Question 6

macronutrients

Answer 6

carbs, protein and fat

Question 7

micronutrients

Answer 7

vitamins, and minerals

Question 8

bioactives

Answer 8

phytochemicals/other compunds that mayb benefit health- lutein and resveratrol

Question 9

difference btw the dash diet and Mediterranean diet

Answer 9

When looking at a side-by-side comparison of the Mediterranean diet compared to the DASH diet plans they vary slightly in whole grains, fruit and vegetable servings per day. However, the Mediterranean diet differs greatly in the amount of fish, lean meat, and sweets consumed. Red and processed meats come with the lowest serving recommendations per week of two or less, or in some cases, these meats are only recommended at one to two servings per month. In addition, two or more servings of fish, the use of olive oil in food preparation at each meal, and a daily serving of nuts are encouraged on a Mediterranean diet plan.