module 2

Question 1

AI, RDA, UL

Answer 1

-recommended daily allowance=rda
-adequate intake=ai
-upper limit=ui
-ai and rda given as a range, can be a little below or above
-if we surpass ui it can be a toxin

Question 2

If a population consumes the estimated average requirement of a nutrient, the vast majority will be adequate for that nutrient

Answer 2

EAR meets the needs of only 50% of the population

Question 3

All nutrients can promote symptoms of toxicity if consumed in excess

Answer 3

Many nutrients do not have an upper limit - meaning we do not have sufficient evidence to show that they cause symptoms of toxicity above a certain level

Question 4

estimated energy requirement

Answer 4

–amount of energy required to maintain current energy state (calories)

Question 5

canadas food guide

Answer 5

50% of plate is fruits/veggies
25% is whole grains
25% protein rich foods

key themes
-variety
-accessibility
-cultural relevance
-availability

Question 6

healthy eating when pregnant and breastfeeding

Answer 6

-less fish or diff types of fish bc of high mercury levels in fish
-pregnancy multivitamins
-higher chance of infections so no raw meat or things that can carry pathogens

Question 7

first nations healthy food guides

Answer 7

Improve community health through nutrition changes.
Increase use of traditional foods.
Decrease sugar-sweetened beverages.
Eat more vegetables and fruits.
Serve healthier foods in balanced portions.
Grow more community gardens.

Question 8

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