Lab

Question 1

daily nutrient intake level that meets the median or
average requirement of healthy individuals in particular life
stages and sex groups, corrected for incomplete utilization
or dietary nutrient bioavailability.

Answer 1

ESTIMATED AVERAGE REQUIREMENT (EAR)

Question 2

level of intake of energy or nutrient which is considered
adequate for the maintenance of health and well-being of
healthy persons in the population.

Answer 2

RECOMMENDED ENERGY/NUTRIENT INTAKE
(REI/RNI/RENI)

Question 3

daily nutrient intake level that is based on observed or
experimentally-determined approximation of the average
nutrient intake by a group (groups) of apparently healthy
people that are assumed to sustain a defined nutritional
state

Answer 3

ADEQUATE INTAKE (AI)

Question 4

highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no
adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the
general population.

Answer 4

TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVEL OR UPPER
LIMIT (UL)

Question 5

the proportion of the nutrient that is digested, absorbed
and metabolized through normal pathways.

Answer 5

NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY

Question 6

consists of a variety of
foods eaten in moderation and in the
right proportion.

Answer 6

Healthy diet

Question 7

A set of dietary guidelines based on the eating pattern, lifestyle,
and health status of Filipinos.
The NGF contains all the nutrition messages to healthy living for
all age groups from infants to adults, pregnant and lactating
women, and the elderly

Answer 7

Nutritional Guidelines for
Filipino (NGF)

Question 8

reflect individual food
preferences and are often related to culture,
education, socioeconomic background, and
health status. Dietary habits may also be
influenced and change according to life stage
and lifestyle factors including physical exercise
and social engagement

Answer 8

Dietary habits

Question 9

the most readily
available material to inform the
consumer about the product
contents, shelf life, and traceability,
among others. It protects against
dishonest or misleading advertising or
promotion and facilitates sound
choice to acquire the knowledge
necessary to be an informed
consumer.

Answer 9

Product label

Question 10

can help you make
healthier eating choices and identify nutrient
dense foods for a healthy diet.

Answer 10

Nutrition facts

Question 11

40 calories or less per serving.

Answer 11

Low calorie

Question 12

20 milligrams or less and 2
grams or less of saturated fat per serving.

Answer 12

Low cholesterol

Question 13

At least 25% less of the specified
nutrient or calories than the usual product.

Answer 13

Reduced

Question 14

Provides at least 10 to 19% of
the Daily Value of a particular vitamin or
nutrient per serving.

Answer 14

Good source

Question 15

Provides at least 20% or
more of the Daily Value of a particular vitamin
or nutrient per serving.

Answer 15

Excellent source

Question 16

Less than five calories per
serving.

Answer 16

Calorie free

Question 17

Less than ½ gram of fat or
sugar per serving.

Answer 17

Fat free/sugar free

Question 18

140 milligrams or less of sodium
per serving.

Answer 18

Low sodium

Question 19

Provides 20% or more of the Daily
Value of a specified nutrient per serving.

Answer 19

High in

Question 20

s the collective term comprising reference
values for energy and nutrient levels of
intakes. This is for planning and assessing
diets of healthy groups and individuals.

Answer 20

Philippine Dietary Reference Intake (PDRI)

Question 21

a formula that
computes the desirable body weight based on
your current height. For Filipinos, the weight is
10 percent lower than the original
computation because of our smaller body
frame. This formula is applicable for healthy
adult individuals who are on a beginner
weight loss program.

Answer 21

Tanhhausers method

Question 22

Qualitative tools

Answer 22

-Nutritional Guidelines for Filipino (NGF)
- Daily nutritional food pyramid
- Pinggan pinoy