chapter 2 Flashcards
DRI is
a set of five lists for measuring the nutrient intakes of healthy ppl in the US and Canada
DRI lists are
EAR
RDA
AI
UL
AMDR
daily values
nutrient standards used on food labels and on grocery store and restaurant signs
Recommended Dietary Allowances(RDA)
the average daily nutrient level that meets the needs of nearly all healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group
adequate intakes(AI)
the recommended average daily nutrient intake based on intakes of healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group and assumed to be adequate.
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
the highest average daily nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of toxicity to almost all healthy individuals
estimated average requirements(EAR)
average daily nutrient intake estimated to meet the requirement of half of the healthy individuals
acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDR)
values of carbs, fat, and protein expressed as percentages of total daily caloric intake. minimizes the risk of chronic diseases
food group plan is
a diet-planning tool that sorts foods into groups based on their nutrient content, and then specifies that people should eat certain minimum numbers of servings of foods from each group
empty calories
calories provided by added sugars and solid fats with few or no other nutrients
nutrient facts
on a food label, the panel of nutrient information required to appear on almost every packaged food.
undersupplied by diets
vitamin A, C,D,E
folate
calcium
iron
magnesium
fiber
potassium
in an average persons diet there is too much
grains and protein foods
in an average persons diet there is too little of
veggies, fruits, and milk
active women calories
2,400
