Definitions

Question 1

G.D.A

Answer 1

GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNT

guidelines for healthy adults and children about the approximate amount of calories, fat, saturated fat, total sugars and sodium for different age groups

Question 2

R.N.I

Answer 2

REFERENCE NUTRIENT INTAKE

the amount of a nutrient that is enough to ensure that the needs of nearly all the group - 97% are being met.

This is based on age and sex.

Question 3

R.D.I

Answer 3

RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE

this is a guideline for the amount of a vitamin, mineral or other essential nutrients that should be ingested every day- by a normal person engaging in average activities

Question 4

E.A.R

Answer 4

ESTIMATED AVERAGE REQUIREMENT

the accepted standard level of nutrients an average person requires. This is used to calculate the recommended dietary allowance

This is for 97.5% of the population

Question 5

D.R.V

Answer 5

DIETARY REFERENCE VALUE

these are reference values for nutrient intakes and are usually used as a guide for vitamins and minerals

Question 6

B.M.R

Answer 6

BASIC METABOLIC RATE

number of calories your body burns @ rest to maintain normal body functions

The amount of calories per day your body burns - regardless of exercise - changes with age, weight, height, gender, diet, and exercise habits.

Question 7

B.M.I

Answer 7

BODY MASS INDEX

a simple index of weight-for-height that’s commonly used to classify underweight, over weight and obesity epidemic in adults.