Lecture 44

Question 1

Most diseases affected by diet have long _____ periods and most dietary risk is ____, not acute.

Answer 1

Latency period

Chronic

Question 2

Leading dietary risk factors for death globally are excessive _____ intake, low intake of whole _____, and low intake of fruits.

Answer 2

Sodium

Grain

Question 3

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are used to plan and assess nutrient intakes of ____ people. _____ _____ _____ refers to the nutrient intake suggestion that is estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a group. _____ _____ _____ refers to the average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy people. Adequate Intake is established when evidence is insufficient to develop an _____ and is set at a level assumed to ensure nutritional adequacy. ____ ____ ____ ____ refers to the max daily intake unlikely to cause adverse effects.

Answer 3

Healthy

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

RDA

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

Question 4

Pellagra is characterized by 4Ds: _____, _____, _____, and death. It is caused by a _____ deficiency, which is typical of a corn-based diet.

Answer 4

Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia, and Death

Niacin

Question 5

Food ______ is defined as the disruption of food intake or eating patterns because of lack of money and other resources.

Answer 5

Food Insecurity

Question 6

Children up to the age of ____ can benefit from WIC. WIC benefits are dependent on the particular needs of the mother and/or child.

Answer 6

5 years old