NRVs

Question 1

What are nutrient reference values

Answer 1

standards that define energy and nutrients that best support health

Question 2

RDI

Answer 2

recommended Dietary Intake - the average daily amount of a nutrient estimated to meet the requirements if NEARLY ALL (97-98%) healthy people
can be used to determine the LIKELIHOOD that intake is inadequate in an individual

Question 3

EAR

Answer 3

Estimated Average Requirement - the average daily amount of a nutrient estimated to meet the requirements of HALF of healthy people
can be used to determine the LIKELIHOOD that intake is inadequate in an individual or group

Question 4

AI

Answer 4

Adequate Intake- the average daily amount of a nutrient ACTUALLY CONSUMED by a group of apparently healthy people

Question 5

UL

Answer 5

upper level0 the highest average amount of a nutrient likely to pose no adverse health affects to almost all individuals in the population

Question 6

EER

Answer 6

estimated energy requirements- average dietary energy intake (KJ/day) predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy person of a given age, gender, weight, height and physical activity level consistent with good health.
EER= BMR x PAL (physical activity rate)

Question 7

AMDR

Answer 7

acceptable macronutrient distribution range. Estimated range of intake for each macronutrient which would allow for an adequate intake of all other nutrients while maintaining good health.