Topic Four-food Health:nutrient Reference Values Flashcards
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What is the difference between Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) and Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI)? When should they be used?
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2
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Why is consuming less than the RDI for a nutrient not the same as a deficiency for that nutrient?
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3
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Why is it so important to take into account physical activity levels when determining energy requirements?
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EARS
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Adequate for 50% of the healthy population- suitable for groups
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RDLs
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Adequate for 98% of the population - suitable for individuals
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AL
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Used instead of RDL
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UL
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Maximum safe amount
