Assignment 1 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What tends to happen to people’s eating habits in social situations?
People tend to eat more in social situations.
What are two facts about vitamins and minerals mentioned?
Vitamins are vulnerable by light and heat; some minerals can be lost in water.
How many calories are in a granola bar that has 12 grams of fat?
108 calories
Calculation: 12 gm X 9 kcal/g = 108 calories.
How many calories are in a slice of bread that contains 18 grams of carbohydrate?
72 calories
Calculation: 18 gm X 4 kcal/g = 72 calories.
Calculate the total calories in a muffin with 4 gm of protein, 12 gm of fat, and 43 gm of carbohydrate.
296 calories
Calculation: (12 gm X 9 kcal/g) + (4 gm X 4 kcal/g) + (43 gm X 4 kcal/g) = 296 calories.
What does each letter in the CLAIM method stand for?
C: Check the source, L: Look for evidence, A: Ask about the author’s credibility, I: Investigate the details, M: Make a smart decision.
Why is it important to look into products and their claims?
To protect your health.
What was problematic about the example product discussed in the CLAIM video?
It didn’t have real science behind it.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Make an observation and question something.
Why is it important for researchers to follow the scientific method?
To get accurate answers.
What are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?
A set of nutrient intake values for healthy people in the US and Canada.
What do Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) represent?
The average dietary energy intake that maintains energy balance and good health.
Define Adequate Intakes (AI).
The average daily amount of a nutrient that appears sufficient to maintain a specified criterion.
What are Upper Limits (UL)?
The maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people.
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?
Ranges of intakes for energy nutrients providing adequate energy and nutrients.
List the four parts of nutrition assessment.
- Dietary: What you’re eating and drinking.
- Anthropometric: Your body measurements like height and weight.
- Biochemical: Lab tests like bloodwork.
- Clinical: Checking your physical signs, like skin or energy levels.
How do registered dietitians (RD) earn their credentials?
Study nutrition, complete an internship, pass a big test, and continue learning.
