Unit 2: Dietary And Data Analysis

Question 1

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is the EAR?

Answer 1

Estimated Average Requirements

Reach the needs of 50% of the populations.

Question 2

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is the RDI?

Answer 2

Recommended Daily Intake

Reach the requirements of 97-98% of different age and gender groups.

Question 3

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is the EER?

Answer 3

Estimated energy requirements

Based on average dietary intake according to age, gender, weight, height and physical activity.

Question 4

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is the UL?

Answer 4

Upper level of intake

Highest average dietary intake likely to pose no adverse health affects.

Question 5

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is the AMDR?

Answer 5

Acceptable Macronutrient distribution range

Amount which would maximise health outcome.

Question 6

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is SDT?

Answer 6

Suggested dietary target

Daily average intake of certain nutrients to help prevent chronic diseases.

Question 7

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is AI?

Answer 7

Adequate intake

Is used when EAR or RDI cannot be determined and is based on experimental data or estimated that are assumed to be adequate.

Question 8

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

Which values are best used for individuals?

Answer 8

RDI or AI or UL

Question 9

NUTRIENT REFERENCE VALUES

What is value is best used for groups?

Answer 9

EAR or UL or AI

Question 10

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

What is the first guideline?

Answer 10

“To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs”

Question 11

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

What is the second guideline?

Answer 11

“Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day”

Question 12

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

What is guideline 3?

Answer 12

“Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugar and alcohol”

Question 13

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How many serves per day and what constitutes a serve of vegetables?

Answer 13

5-6 serves/day

1 cup leafy greens
1/2 medium starchy vegetable
1/2 cup canned

Question 14

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How many serves per day and what constitutes a serve of fruit?

Answer 14

2 serves/ day

1 medium apple/banana/pea
1 cup diced or canned
2 small apricot/kiwi/plum

Question 15

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How many serves per day and what constitutes a serve of grains?

Answer 15

6 serves/ day

1 slice bread
1/2 cup cooked pasta/rice/noodles
1/2 medium roll or flat bread

Question 16

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How many serves per day and what constitutes a serve of lean meat poultry and fish?

Answer 16

2.5-3 serves/day

2 large eggs
1 cup cooked or canned legumes/beans
65g cooked lean meat

Question 17

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How many serves per day and what constitutes a serve of milk and dairy alternatives?

Answer 17

2.5 serves/ day

1 cup milk
2 slices cheese
3/4 cup yoghurt

Question 18

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

What foods contain saturated fats?

Answer 18

Biscuits
Cake
Pastries
Processed meats

Question 20

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How to replace added salt?

Answer 20

Do not add salt to food in cooking or at the table and also check labels for lower sodium options.

Question 21

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

What foods contain added sugar?

Answer 21

Sweetened soft drink and cordial
Fruit drink
Vitamin water
Sports drinks

Question 22

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

Discuss alcohols

Answer 22

Intake should be limited and do not drink if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Question 23

AUSTRALIAN DIETARY GUIDELINES

How can you replace saturated fats?

Answer 23

With poly or monounsaturated fats such as oils, but butter and avocado.