Unit Three: Nutrition
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range in adults for carbohydrate is _____ of total energy intake.
45-65
The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) is the amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of _____ of healthy people in a particular life stage/sex group.
50%
_____ can be used in menu planning for groups of people and evaluating the nutritional adequacy of a population's diet.
Dietary Reference Intakes
The __ is used to establish an RDA.
EAR
In the United States, which of these nutrients are added back to refined grain cereal products during enrichment?
Iron Folic acid Riboflavin
Food guides generally classify foods into major groups according to which two factors?
Their natural origins Key nutrients
Some foods, such as _____, are usually classified as solid fats even though they are liquid or soft at room temperature.
cream and sour cream
An AI is a dietary recommendation that is based on the _____.
daily intake of a nutrient that is assumed to be adequate
Ingredients are listed on food labels in _____.
descending order by weight
The addition of any nutrient to foods is known as _____.
fortification
The addition of calcium to orange juice is an example of _____.
fortification
The FDA permits food manufacturers to _____ on food labels.
list nutrient content claims
Meeting the requirement of a particular nutrient can prevent the development of _____.
that nutrient's deficiency disease
Grains and Protein foods are considered _____ serving equivalents, while dairy, fruits, and vegetables are considered _____ serving equivalents.
1-ounce; 1-cup
Your goal is to fall within the AMDR guidelines by having 50% of your total energy intake (2000 kcal/day) come from carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates would you need to consume daily to meet this goal?
250g
John consumes 2400 kcal/day for weight maintenance. He wants to meet the AMDR guideline for fat by having 30% of his total energy intake come from fat. How many grams of fat should he aim to consume on a daily basis?
80g of fat
Which DRI is set when there is not enough information to determine the human requirements for a nutrient?
AI
Which standard is set to indicate intake ranges of carbohydrate, fat, and protein that provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals and may reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases?
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
Many dairy foods are excellent sources of which two minerals?
Calcium Potassium
The AMDRs can be used to determine whether your diet contains recommended ranges of which nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
_____ are a set of nutrient intake standards that are developed for labeling purposes.
Daily Values
The _____ are a set of general nutrition-related lifestyle recommendations intended for healthy people over two years old.
Dietary Guidelines
_____ is the process of replacing some of the nutrients that were lost during a raw food's refinement.
Enrichment
The __ takes into consideration a person's sex, life stage, height, weight, and physical activity level.
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
The average daily energy intake that meets the needs of a healthy person maintaining his or her weight is called the _____.
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
Which nutrition tool is easiest to use for planning menus?
Food Guide
A _____ describes the relationship between a food or food ingredient and a reduced risk of a nutrition-related condition.
Health Claim
Choose the types of claims the FDA allows food manufacturers to include on food labels.
Nutrient content claims Structure/function claims Health claims
Which nutrient standard is set to meet the nutrient requirements for nearly all healthy individuals (97 to 98%) in a given life stage/sex group?
RDA
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) can be used to help people in which of the following ways?
Reduce the risk of nutrient deficiencies and excesses Prevent disease Achieve optimal health
Which statement best describes the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)? The DRIs reflect average food consumption trends and are used to determine serving sizes on food labels The DRIs classify foods and beverages into food groups The DRIs are an umbrella term for various energy and nutrient standards The DRIs describe nutrient intake amounts sufficient to meet the needs of 97% to 98% of the population
The DRIs are an umbrella term for various energy and nutrient standards
What is the maximum average daily intake of a nutrient that is unlikely to cause adverse health effects in most people?
Tolerable Upper Intake Level
The risk of a toxicity disorder increases when a person regularly consumes daily amounts of a nutrient that exceed its _____.
UL (Upper Level)
MyPlate was developed as an interactive online dietary planning site by the _____.
USDA
Which vitamin is required to be placed on the Nutrition Facts panel?
Vitamin D
_____ contain the entire seeds (ground, cracked, or flaked) of cereal grains such as wheat.
Whole grains
Most vegetables are naturally low in _____ and energy
fat
A goal of dietary planning is to strive for 100% of the DV for vitamins, most minerals, and _____ each day
fiber
Age, sex, life cycle stage, and _____ all influence a person's nutrient requirements.
physical activity level
Most fruits are good sources of _____.
phytochemicals
The smallest amount of a nutrient that will maintain a particular level of nutritional health is called a(n) _____.
requirement
A food label states, "Calcium builds strong bones." This is an example of a _____ claim.
structure/function
