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Nutrients part 1 - Atwater factors and NRVS Flashcards

1
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Define nutrients

A

Molecules found in foods and beverages needed by the body for energy, growth and development

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2
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State the 6 types of macronutrients

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Lipids
Proteins
Catbohydrates
Minerals
Vitamins
Water

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Define macronutrients

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Nutrients required in the body in large amounts that provide energy needed to maintain body functions and daily activities of life

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What are the 3 main macronutrients?

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Proteins
Carbs
Fats

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5
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Which macronutrient does not provide energy?

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Water

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Which macronutrients provide energy?

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Proteins
Carbs
Fats
Alcohol

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Define micronutrients

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Nutrients required in the body in small amounts, do not provide energy but are one of the major groups of nutrients needed in the body

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What is the role of vitamins?

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Energy production
Immune function
Blood clotting

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9
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What is the role of minerals?

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Growth
Bone health
Fluid balance

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10
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Define atwater factor

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Used to calculate metabolisable energy when the amount of macronutrient eaten is known

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11
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Atwater factor for carbs

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17 kj

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12
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Atwater factor for fat

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37 kj

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13
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Atwater factor for alcohol

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29 kj

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14
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Atwater factor for protein

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17 kj

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How do you work out the total percentage of energy coming from a macronutrient?

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g of macronutrient x atwater factor kj divide by total energy x 100

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16
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Define NRV’s

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Set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on currently available scientific knowledge

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What people do the NRV’s apply to?

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Nearly all healthy people (97-98%)

18
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How are the NRV’s acheived by?

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Consuming a variety of foods

19
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Define EAR

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Daily nutrient level estimated to meet the requirements of 1/2 of healthy people

20
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Define RDI

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Average daily intake of nutrients sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all healthy people

21
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Define AI

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Average daily nutrient intake level used when EAR or RDI cant be determined

22
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Define EER

A

Average dietary energy intake predicted to maintain the energy balance of a healthy adult

23
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Define ADMR

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The range of intake for a particular macronutrient

24
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ADMR for protein

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15-25%

25
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ADMR for carbs

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45-65%

26
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ADMR for fats

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20-35%

27
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Define UL

A

Highest average daily nutrient intake level to pose no adverse health effects

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