Module 05: BMI Food Exchange List (FEL) and Food Labels Flashcards
This is characterized as a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index is usually an indication of what?
An indication of a person’s fatness. It is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight category (underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese (class 1 and class 2).
What is the formula for computing Body Mass Index?
Body weight in kilograms / Height in meters x Height in meters
where, actual body weight (kg) and height (m)
What is the range of a person classified under the weight status of underweight?
Below 18.5
What is the range of a person classified under the weight status of normal or healthy weight?
18.5 to 24.9
What is the range of a person classified under the weight status of overweight?
25.0 to 29.9
What is the range of a person classified under the weight status of obese?
30.0 and above
What is the range of a person classified under the weight status of extremely obese?
35.0 and above
This is defined as a modification of the regular diet aimed at reducing caloric intake to effect weight loss.
Calorie Controlled Diet
What is the characteristics of a Calorie Controlled Diet?
(A) Intake of calories form all sources is limited.
(B) Simple carbohydrates alcohol and fat content are decreased based on the nutritional needs and weight management goals of the clients.
This is characterized to be composed of seven (7) food groups containing approximately the same amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats within the group.
Food Exchange Lists (FEL) for Meal Planning Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNR), DOST
The Food Exchange Lists (FEL) for Meal Planning Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNR), DOST is based on what principle?
Based on the principle that good nutrition is applicable to everyone.
What are the seven (7) food groups containing similar amounts of energy and macronutrients under Food Exchange Lists (FEL) for Meal Planning Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNR)?
The FEL includes seven (7) food groups namely:
(A) Vegetable
(B) Fruit
(C) Milk
(D) Rice
(E) Meat
(F) Fat
(G) Sugar
Food items in the same list or group contain similar amounts of energy and macronutrients (carbohydrates proteins and fats). The macronutrient of each food group per exchange unit is summarized in Table 2.1. (Review)
This is characterized as the unit of measure or the FEL, wherein each
food within the list can be traded or substituted with another food for the same energy and macronutrient contents .
Exchange
The Food Exchange Lists (FEL) for Meal Planning Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNR) is often used for what?
Dietary Counseling and Nutrition Education
The FEL is primarily used by RNDs and other health professionals when doing dietary counseling and nutrition education. It serves as a guide in medical nutrition therapy and as a reference material in clinics and hospitals.
