Section 3, Chapter 8 Flashcards
What are DRI’s and who is the author?
DRI’s refers to Dietary Reference Intakes published by the National Academy of Medicine 
DRI is a generic term used to refer to what 4 types of reference values?
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
Adequate Intake (AI)
What is AMDR?
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range = the percentage of calories that should come from carbohydrates, proteins and fat
What are the five key guidelines that are recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
- Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan
- Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.
- Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake.
- Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.
- Support healthy eating patterns for all.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans applies to what ages
Americans aged two and older 
According to federal guidelines, what are the six categories of nutrient dense foods? 
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Dairy foods
Protein foods
Oils
What are the five sub groups of vegetables according to federal guidelines? 
Dark green
Red and orange
Legumes
Starchy
Other
What foods other than meat, seafood and poultry are considered to be high in protein?
Eggs
Nuts
Seeds
Soy products
Legumes
Dairy
Why are oils one of the categories of nutrient dense foods? 
Because they contain essential fatty acids and vitamin E
What oils are not included in the category of nutrient dense foods and why?
Tropical plant oils like palm kernel, coconut, and palm oil due to high saturated fat content 
According to the federal dietary guidelines, what are the six main components of a healthy eating pattern? 
- A variety of vegetables from the five different groups
- Fruit
- Grains, primarily whole grains
- Fat free or low fat dairy
- A variety of foods rich in protein
- Limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars and sodium
What are the three types of healthy eating patterns discussed at most length in the federal dietary guidelines?
Healthy US style eating pattern
Healthy Mediterranean style eating pattern
Healthy vegetarian eating pattern 
A high intake of saturated and trans fats can cause what?
Increase total and LDL cholesterol
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease
List and explain two alternative approaches to dieting that have shown to be successful for weight loss? 
- Mindful eating - slowing down the eating experience and practicing awareness of all the sensations directly related to it.
- Intuitive eating - an adaptive form of eating based on hunger and satiety cues to regulate food intake
Dark green vegetables are highest in what vitamin?
Vitamin K 
Red and orange vegetables are highest in what vitamin? 
Vitamin A
Compared to other vegetables, legumes are highest in what?
Fiber 
Compared to other vegetables, starchy vegetables are highest in what nutrient?
Potassium 
Individuals with hypertension are advised to follow what eating plan?
DASH (Dietary approaches to stop hypertension)
What does the serving size on a nutrition label mean?
It’s the amount that most people actually consume in a sitting, not the same as how much someone SHOULD eat
What is the first step in the stepwise approach to reviewing a food label ?
Start from the top with the serving size and number of servings per container
What is the second step in the stepwise approach to reviewing a food label?
Pay attention to the total calories
What are three key nutrients from whole fruits?
Fiber
Potassium
Vitamin C