Nutrient Reference Values

Question 1

Who is responsible for publishing evidence-based recommendations regarding dietary choices?

Answer 1

NHMRC.

The National Health and Medical Research Council.

Question 2

What individual sets make up the Nutrient Reference Values?

Answer 2

• Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)
• Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI)
• Adequate Intake (AI)
• Upper Level of Intake (UL)

Question 3

What is the difference between an RDI and AI?

Answer 3

An AI is used when there is insufficient or conflicting science-based evidence.

Question 4

Why were the NRV introduced?

Answer 4

The Australian 1991 RDI was inadequate for use by the overall population. The recommendations were too broad in its range and only listed 19 nutrients opposed to the now 40.

Question 5

What is the AMDR?

Answer 5

The Average Macronutrient Distribution Range is an estimated range of intake for each macronutrient.

Question 6

What is the AMDR for carbohydrate?

Answer 6

45-65%

Question 7

What is the AMDR for protein?

Answer 7

15-25%

Question 8

What is the AMDR for lipids?

Answer 8

20-35%

Question 9

What is EER and its role?

Answer 9

Estimated Energy Requirement.

It is the average dietary intake purely subject to energy.

Question 10

What needs to measured to obtain an individuals EER?

Answer 10

BMR and level of physical activity.

Question 11

What equation is used when finding someones EER?

Answer 11

The Schofields Basal Metabolic Rate equation (1985).

Question 12

How many Australian guidelines are there?

Answer 12

Five

Question 13

What is a BMR?

How do you calculate it?

Answer 13

Basal Metabolic Rate.

Using the Schofield equation.

Question 14

What is the NRV?

Answer 14

a set of values that dress the recommendations for nutrients on an average daily basis.

Question 15

What is an EAR?

Answer 15

Estimated Average Requirement.

A daily nutrient level estimated to meet the base requirements to half of the healthy individuals of a particular age, and gender group.

Question 16

What is Upper Level of Intake?

Answer 16

The highest average daily nutrient intake.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the RDI?

Answer 17

To set a nutrient benchmark for those of the healthy population.

Question 18

What is the second guideline in the Australian Guidelines?

Answer 18

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the 5 food groups per day.

Question 19

What is the third guideline in the Australian Guidelines?

Answer 19

Limit intake of food containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars, and alcohol.

Question 20

What is the fifth guideline in the Australian Guidelines?

Answer 20

Care for your food; prepare and store it safely.

Question 21

What is the equation used in identifying ones BMI?

Answer 21

dividing the weight (in kg) by the height (in metres squared).

Question 22

How much of the body’s composition is water?

Answer 22

Approximately 60%

Question 23

Name the primary elements that account for the body’s composition.

Answer 23

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus.

Question 24

the difference between atoms, elements and molecules.

Answer 24

Atoms are stand-alone units.

A molecule forms when two or more atoms join together chemically.

An element is a molecule composed of bonded atoms of the SAME kind.

Question 25

Name eight factors that influence an individuals food choice.

Answer 25

Personal preference, habit, tradition, social interactions, positive or negative associations, emotional comfort, and values.