Nutrition Flashcards
5 food groups
Fruit, veggies, grains, protein, dairy
i. Acceptable range of quantities of vitamins & minerals for people
1. Each gender & age group
Dietary Reference intakes DRIs
Needed protein, vitamins, fats, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, and potassium
ii. Created by FDA, values that are made up for people
iii. Helps people understand food labels
Daily Values
BMR: Basil Metabolic Rate
i. Energy needed at rest
ii. To maintain all of our life sustaining activities such as breathing, circulation, HR, temperature
i. Measuring weight & correcting it by height
ii. Weight in kg & divide height in meters, then square it
BMI
Over 25 BMI
considered overweight
Over 30 BMI
considered obese
Based on average needs of about 90% of population, very similar to daily values
RDA Recommended Dietary Allowance
Factors affecting nutrition
Physiologic factors
Gender
State of health
Adolescents
More energy, more nutrients
Body image may be a factor
Young & middle adults
a. Pregnancy—poor nutrition, baby will be low in weight
b. Reduction in nutrition—growth period ends
Older adults
decreased need for energy bc metabolic rate slows with age
a. Oral health changes, taste changes, smell changes
pork, alcohol, caffeine, Ramadan fasting, ritualized methods of animal slaughter
Muslim
minimal or no alcohol, some meatless days-lent
Christianity
all meats, fish, shellfish, alcohol
Hinduism