Chapter 2.6: Nutrition Standards

A significant deviation about _____ below the RDA may result in a deficiency of a particular nutrient.

70%

The umbrella term for the nutrient standards is the _______.

Dietary Reference Intakes

Estimated Energy Requirements

the estimated amount of kcals needed by the average person; age, gender, height, weight and physical activity level must be taken into consideration

The RDA is the amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of about _____ of the population.

97%

Dietary Reference Intakes

an umbrella term that describes nutrient needs; it includes the Recommended Dietary Allowances, Adequate Intakes, Estimated Energy Requirements, and Tolerable Upper Intake Levels

All of the following need to be considered when calculating the Estimated Energy Requirement except: a. gender b. religion c. weight d. height

b. religion

Consuming three times or more of the RDA for a particular nutrient for a period of time is still safe for the average person.

false

Adequate Intake

the amount of a nutrient assumed to be adequate when no evidence of a nutritional deficiency is apparent

Recommended Dietary Allowances

the amount of a nutrient that will meet the needs of 97% of individuals in a particular age and gender group; there is not enough information on some nutrients to set an RDA

Tolerable Upper Intake Level

the highest amount of a vitamin or mineral unlikely to cause adverse health effects in the long run

Daily Value

the nutrition standard for specific nutrients for individuals 4 years of age and older based on consuming a 2000 kcal diet; %DV is used on food labels

Adequate intake is based on the dietary intake of people who appear to be maintaining nutritional health.

true

Daily Values are used on food labels

true

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the highest amount of a nutrient unlikely to cause adverse health effects in the long run.

true