PPH - Nutrition Flashcards
Nutrient reference values
Outline the level of essential nutrients required for healthy diet.
Recommended daily intake (RDI)
The average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group
EARs (Estimated Average Requirement)
A daily nutrient level estimated to meet the requirements of half (50%) the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group.
AI (Average Intake)
The average daily nutrient intake level based on observed or experimentally- determined approximations or estimates of nutrient intake by a group
UL (Tolerable Upper lntake Level)
The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population. As intake increases above the UL, the potential risk of adverse effects increases.
EER (Estimated Energy Requirement)
The average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of defined age, gender, weight, height and level of physical activity, consistent with good health.
Australian dietary guidelines (ADG)
promote health and wellbeing, • reduce the risk of diet-related conditions and chronic disease.
ADG Guideline 1
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs
ADG guideline 2
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five groups every day
ADG guideline 3
Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.
ADG guideline 4
Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding
ADG guideline 5
Care for your food; prepare and store it safely
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGTHE)
Nutritional characteristics of the food groups
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