Unit 1 - nutrition definitions, standards, guidlines Flashcards
RDA
recommended intake goals for individuals
AI
adequate intake goals for individuals
used when not enough data to set RDA
EAR
estimated average requirement
-for stages of life and sex groups
- population wide average
- RDAs can be set from EAR
AMDR
acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges
- how much carbs, fat, protein are recommended as a %
Canada food guide separates into which categories?
veggies and fruits
whole grains
proteins
water
Is a nutritionist regulated in manitoba?
no
Are the terms registered dietician, dietition and RD regulated terms in manitoba?
yes
Which has greater energy density : fats, carbs proteins?
fats
What is a calorie?
an amount of energy that fats, carb and proteins release
- a measure of heat energy
carbs and proteins give how much cals of energy per gram?
4cals of energy /gram
fats gives how much cals of energy per gram?
9 cals of energy /gram
What are the 13 core nutrients on a nutrition label?
- fat
- sat. fat
- trans fat
- cholesterol
- sodium
- carbs
- fibre
- sugars
9 protein - vit A
- vit C
- Calcium
- iron
What are the 4 things required on a nutrition label?
- serving size
- Calories
- % of daily intake
- 13 core nutrients
What are the 6 characteristics of a healthy diet?
- adequate - essential nutrients, fiber, energy
- Balance- nutrients and food types
- Calorie control - food has energy to maintain healthy body weight
- moderation - fats, sugar, saturated fats
- variety - choose diff foods
- nutrition density- are the nutrients enough for the amount of calories
What nutrients do veggies and fruits provide?
- carbs
- fiber
- folate
- B6
- vit C
- vit A
- magnesium
- potassium
