Priniciples And Guidelines Flashcards
Diet planning principles
- Adequacy
- Balance
- kCalorie control
- Nutrient density
- Moderation
- Variety
Eating pattern
Customary quantities, proportions, and frequencies of consuming various foods and beverages over time
Adequacy ( dietary)
Providing all the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health
Balance ( dietary)
Providing foods in proportion to one another and in proportion to the body’s needs
kCalorie(energy) control
Management of food energy intake
Nutrient density
A measure of the nutrients a food provides relative to the energy it provides. The more nutrients and the fewer kCalories, the higher the nutrient density
Empty- KCalorie foods
A popular term used to denote foods that contribute energy but lack protein, vitamins, and minerals
Nutrient profiling
Ranking foods based on their nutrients composition
Moderation ( dietary)
Providing enough but not too much of a substance
Solid fats
Fats that are not usually liquid at room temperature
Added sugars
Sugars and other kCaloric sweetness that are added to foods during processing, preparation, or at the table.
Variety ( dietary )
Eating a wide selection of foods from the major food groups