Chapter 2- Nutrition Tools Standards And Guidelines

Question 0

Define RDA

Answer 0

Recommended dietary allowances- expected to meet the needs of almost all healthy people

Question 1

Define DRI

Answer 1

Dietary reference intakes

Standards, set values for all nutrients

Question 2

Define

AI

Answer 2

Adequate intake- available scientific education and guess work. When there is insufficient evidence for RDA… They generate an AI.

Question 3

Define

UL

Answer 3

Upper level. Tolerable upper level intake. The point where it is unsafe. Potentially toxic levels of nutrient intake. Don’t want to go over.

Question 4

EAR

Answer 4

Estimated average requirements- research and policy. Established average nutrient requirements for given life stages/ gender groups.

Question 5

AMDR

Answer 5

Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges. -healthful ranges for energy yielding nutrients.

45-65 percent cal from carbs
20-35 % cal From fats
10-35 % cal from protein

Question 6

According to the percentage what is the macronutrient?

45%-65%

Answer 6

Calories from carbs

Question 7

According to the percentage what is the macronutrient?

20-35%

Answer 7

Calories from fat

Question 8

According to the percentage what is the macronutrient?

10-35%

Answer 8

Calories from Protein

Question 9

Which two factors effect calorie needs?

Answer 9

Physical activity and age

Question 10

Dietary Guidelines for America

Answer 10

• increase healthy
• increase energy
• increase life
• compress morbidity
• decrease risk of chronic disease and obesity

Question 11

1. Balance calories to manage a healthy body weight
2. Increase intakes of certain nutrient dense foods.
3. Reduce intakes of certain foods and food components
4. Build a healthy-eating pattern

Answer 11

DGA

Question 12

Equivalents:

What is equal to 1 cup of fruit?

Answer 12

1 cup of fresh frozen or canned fruit
1 cup of 100% fruit juice

1/2 cup of dried fruit (smaller, take out water)

Question 13

Equivalents:

What is equal to 1 cup of vegetables?

Answer 13

1 cup cut up raw or cooked vegetables
1 cup cooked legumes
1 cup vegetable juice

2 cups leafy/raw green veggies

Question 14

Equivalents:

What is equal to 1 oz of grains?

Answer 14

1 oz dry pasta or rice
1 slice of bread
1 cup ready to eat cereal

1/2 cup cooked pasta/rice/cereal
3 cups popped popcorn

Question 15

Equivalents:

What is equal to 1 oz protein foods?

Answer 15

1 oz cooked lean meat, poultry, or seafood
1/2 oz of nuts or seeds

1 tablespoon of peanut butter

1 egg

1/4 cup cooked legumes/tofu

Question 16

Equivalents:

What is equal to 1 cup milk product/ dairy?

Answer 16

1 cup of milk/yogurt/soy milk

1.5 oz natural cheese
2 oz processed cheese

Question 17

Equivalents:

What is equal to 1 tsp of oil?

Answer 17

1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp soft margarine

1 Tablespoon low fat mayonnaise
2 Tablespoon light salad dressing

Question 18

What nutrients are found in fruit?

Answer 18

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Fiber

Question 19

What nutrients are found in vegetables?

Answer 19

Vitamin A
Vitamin C

Potassium
Folate

Question 20

What nutrients are found in grains?

Answer 20

Vitamin B

Fiber
Iron
Magnesium

Question 21

What nutrients are found in protein?

Answer 21

Protein and iron

Question 22

What nutrients are found in dairy?

Answer 22

Vitamin A
Vitamin b12
Vitamin D

Protein
Calcium

Question 23

What are some of the foods to limit for fruit?

Answer 23

Canned or frozen fruit in syrup; juices; punches; ades; fruit drinks with added sugars; fried plantains

Question 24

What are some of the foods to limit for vegetables?

Answer 24

Baked beans, candied sweet potatoes, coleslaw, French fries, potato salad, Redford beans, scalloped potatoes, tempura vegetables

Question 25

What are the foods to limit for grains?

Answer 25

Biscuits, cakes, cookies, cornbread, crackers, croissants, doughnuts, fried rice, granola, muffins, pastries, pies, pre sweetened cereals, taco shells

Question 26

What are the foods to limit for protein food group?

Answer 26

Bacon, baked beans, fried meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, or tofu, refried beans, ground beef, hot dogs, luncheon meats, marbled steaks, poultry with skin, sausages, spare ribs

Question 27

What are the foods to limit for dairy?

Answer 27

2% reduced fat milk, and whole milk, 2% reduced milk products... Cheeses, cottage cheese, yogurts. Flavored milk with added sugars such as choco milk. Custard, frozen yogurt, ice cream, milk shakes, pudding, sherbet, fortified soy milk.

Question 28

Foods to limit for oils??

Answer 28

Butter, animal fats, stick margarine, shortening

Question 29

On a food label... What is the definition of healthy?

Answer 29

Low in sat/trans fats, sodium, cholesterol, and a good source of at least one vitamin.

Question 30

On food labels What is a good source?

Answer 30

10-19%

Question 31

On food labels what is the definition of a high source?

Answer 31

Greater than 20%

Question 32

For the 2400 calorie level... What is the recommended daily amount of Fruits

Answer 32

2 cups

Question 33

For the 2400 calorie level... What is the recommended daily amount of Vegetables

Answer 33

3 cups

Question 34

For the 2400 calorie level... What is the recommended daily amount of Grains

Answer 34

8 oz

Question 35

For the 2400 calorie level... What is the recommended daily amount of Protein foods

Answer 35

6.5 oz

Question 36

For the 2400 calorie level... What is the recommended daily amount of Dairy

Answer 36

3 cups

Question 37

For the 2400 calorie level... What is the recommended daily amount of Oils

Answer 37

7 teaspoons