Nutrition Ch. 9-11

Question 1

Macronutrients vs micronutrients

Answer 1

o macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, and fat)
o micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) needs.

Question 2

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Answer 2

—the average daily nutrient requirement

adequate for meeting the needs of most healthy people within each life stage and sex.

Question 3

Adequate Intake (AI)

Answer 3

—the average daily nutrient intake level recommended when a

RDA cannot be established.

Question 4

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Answer 4

—the maximum average daily nutrient level not
associated with any adverse health effects. Intakes above the UL increase potential risk of
adverse effects. (The UL represents intake from all sources including food, water, and
supplements.)

Question 5

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Answer 5

—the average daily nutrient intake level
considered sufficient to meet the needs of half of the healthy population within each life
stage and sex.

Question 6

Vitamin E food source

Answer 6

oils, nuts, and seeds are among the best sources

Question 7

magnesium food source

Answer 7

nuts and seeds (particularly pumpkin seeds, almonds, and cashews) and beans,
including mung beans and lima beans

Question 8

Folate food source

Answer 8

Beans, peas, peanuts, and sunflower seeds are among the best sources of dietary
folate