Topic 2 Essential Nutrients, DRIs And Food Labeling

Question 0

DRIs are?

Answer 0

Dietary reference intakes for the essential nutrients.
Standards are for healthy ppl
Focus on prevention of chronic diseases
Same in U.S. & Canada

Question 1

What is energy?

Answer 1

Energy is measured in calories
Fuel for the body
Amount of heat needed to raise 1kg of water by 1degree Celsius measured in calories or kilocalories kcal

Question 2

RDA is?

Answer 2

Recommended dietary allowances

Average daily intake that meets 90% of healthy people in a particular lifestage and gender group.

Question 3

What is EER?

Answer 3

Estimated energy requirement

Average energy intake to maintain energy balance not causing weight gain or loss just maintain

Question 4

What is AMDR?

Answer 4

Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges

Question 5

What’s on a food label?

Answer 5

Best before date
Nft nutrition facts table
Ingredients list/allergens

Question 6

Factors of list of ingredients

Answer 6

Ingredients are listed by weight from the most to least

Question 7

Get more of? Less?

Answer 7

Fiber, vitamin A, calcium, iron
Bad fat (saturated and trans fat) sodium