Nutrition chapter 3

fruits

1.5-2.5 cups

Derek wants to eat enough salad greens in one meal to equal 1 cup of vegetables. How much of the greens should he eat?

2 cups

vegetables

2.5-4 cups

dairy

3 cups per day

How many ounce(s) from the grains group is required each day

3-8

protein rich foods

5-7 ounce

grains

6-10 ounce

fortification

The addition of nutrients that are not naturally present

to establish a nutrient's RDA, nutrition scientists add ________ of the nutrient to its EAR.

a 'margin of safety' amount

nutrient content claim

a statement about amount of nutrient found in food

the amounts of nutrient needed depend on

age, sex, lifestyle, and if they are in good health

estimated energy requirement

amount of energy to meet the needs of a healthy person maintaining weight

structure function claim

calcium builds strong bones

When vitamins and/or minerals are added to a food product in amounts in excess of at least 10% above that originally present in the product, the food is designated as _

fortified

5 major food groups

grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, protein

tolerable upper intake level

highest average amount a nutrient unlikely to harm to most people

nutrients are stored in

liver, bone, body fat, and skeletal muscles

recommended dietary allowance

meets nutrient needs of nearly all healthy individuals in a group

estimated average requirement (EAR)

meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a particular life stage

adequate intake

nutrient intakes are adequate because no deficiency diseases are present

enrichment

nutrients that were lost during food processing have been added back

acceptable macronutrient distribution range

range of how much energy from macronutrients

health claim

show food may reduce risk for a disease

a nutrient requirement is

the smallest amount needed to maintain a level of nutritional health

The AMDRs do NOT include estimates for intake of ________.

water

A nutrition scientist wants to develop a nutritionally complete formula diet for adults who are healthy but need to avoid solid food for awhile. Based on this information, she is likely to refer to ________ when developing the new formula.

DRIs

sixth group could be

oils

According to MyPlate, two to six ounces of is the serving size for this food group.

protein

Food guides usually classify sunflower and other seeds in the ________ group.

protein

According to research if people want to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, they would want to subscribe to which dietary food pyramid?

Mediterranean diet