Nutrition

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)a is the range of intake for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing intakes of essential nutrients. If an individual consumes in excess of the AMDR, there is a potential of increasing the risk of chronic diseases and/or insufficient intakes of essential nutrients.

Principles of Diet planning

Adequacy, balance, kcalorie(energy),control, nutrient density, moderation, variety

Dietary Reference Intake

RDA- recommended dietary allowances/whats recommentded AI- Adequate Intake-reflects the aver amount of nutrient one group consumes UL- Upper intake levels-when nut beyond a point and is likely to become toxic

Classes of Nutrients

Water, Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins and minerals

Different types of vegetarians

• Lacto ovo vegetarian: A lacto ovo vegetarian diet excludes meat, fish, and poultry but includes dairy products and eggs. Most vegetarians in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe fall into this category. Lacto ovo vegetarians eat such foods as cheese, ice cream, yogurt, milk, and eggs, as well as foods made with these ingredients. • Lacto vegetarian: A lacto vegetarian diet excludes meat, fish, and poultry, as well as eggs and any foods containing eggs. A lacto vegetarian would, however, eat dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. • Vegan: Technically, the term vegan refers to more than just the diet alone. A vegan is a vegetarian who avoids eating or using all animal products, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, any foods containing by-products of these ingredients, wool, silk, leather, and any nonfood items made with animal byproducts. Some vegans avoid honey.