LESSON 7: BASIC TOOLS IN NUTRITION

Question 1

• “nutritional guidelines”
• Are general advices on food intake for a population
• This may also include suggestions on some health practices

Answer 1

Dietary Guidelines

Question 2

• Are qualitative tools in assessing the nutritional adequacy of daily diets
• Are graphic presentation of nutritional recommendations

Answer 2

Food Guides

Question 3

6 Basic tools in Nutrition in the Philippines:

Answer 3

1. Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF)
2. Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid
3. Food Composition Table (FCT)
4. Food Exchange List (FEL)
5. Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake (RENI)
6. Pinggang Pinoy

Question 4

• Are devised aid in planning, procuring, preparing, serving and consuming meals for both
  normal and therapeutic diets of the individuals or groups.
• These tools help in assuring that adequate diet is served according to an individual’s or
  group’s physical state and needs.

Answer 4

Basic Tools in Nutrition