Unit 2 Flashcards
The key principles of a balanced and healthy eating pattern acronym.
ABCMNV
A-V acronym
A -
Adequacy-
Diet provides sufficient energy and nutrients to meet an individuals needs.
A-V acronym
B -
Balance -
Consuming the right balance of each food group by getting enough, but not too much of each group.
A-V acronym
C -
Calorie (or KJ) Control -
Diet achieves energy balance between kilojoule input and expenditure to maintain a healthy weight.
A-V acronym
M -
Moderation -
Occasionally enjoying discretionary foods, but not excessive amounts or too often.
A-V acronym
N -
Nutrient Density -
Diet regularly includes nutrient-dense foods, low in energy, but high in essential nutrients.
A-V acronym
V -
Variety -
Diet includes a wide range of foods from each food group to provide many different nutrients and non-nutrients, along with interest and enjoyment of food.
The 5 ‘Blue’ Zones of the world
Regions around the world where people statistically live for longer than anyone else in the world.
Plant-Based Diets, exercise regularly, drink moderate amounts of alcohol, get enough sleep, and have good spiritual, family, and social networks.
Sardinia, Italy. The islands of Okinawa, Japan. The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. Ikaria, Greece. Loma Linda, California
What are NRVs
Nutrient Reference Values.
The Australian government sets them and they are commonly used to determine the number of essential nutrients to meet the known nutritional needs of all healthy people. (NHMRC)
Used to plan and assess individual diets.
The food industry needs them for food labeling.
Used for large-scale catering (nursing homes, prisons, hospitals, military).
EAR
Estimated Average Requirement.
The daily nutrient level is estimated to meet the nutrient requirements for half (50%) of the healthy individuals in a certain age group or gender.
RDI
Recommended Dietary Intake.
The average dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals in different age groups and gender groups.
AI
Adequate Intake.
Used when an EAR or RDI cannot be determined. Is based on experimental data or estimates that are assumed to be adequate.
EER
Estimated Energy Requirement.
The average dietary energy intake that is estimated to maintain energy balance according to age, gender, weight, height, and level of physical activity.
UL
Upper Level of Intake.
UL is the highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no adverse health effects. As intake increases above the UL, the risk of potential adverse effects increases.
AMDR
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range.
An estimate of the intake range for each macronutrient for each individual, expressed as a percentage.
This allows for an adequate intake of all other nutrients whilst maximising general health outcomes.
