Reference Intakes & Dietary Guidelines Flashcards
DRI
Dietary Reference Intakes
- IOM/Health Canada
- Fo healthy & free of specific diseases that may alter nutritional requirements
List the 4 DRI value categories
EAR (estimated average requirement
RDA (recommended dietary allowance)
AI (adequate intake)
UL) tolerable upper intake levels
EAR value
intake level that best represents the distribution of nutrient requirements among a population
RDA value
RDA is based on EAR
adjusted to meet the needs of majority of Americans (97%)
AI value
formulated value based on adequate US & canadian diets where there is insufficient scientific evidence to estimate an EAR
UL value
Helps avoid getting too much of a nutrient (toxicity)
- max safe level of intake
Who regulates nutrition labeling of food and supplement products?
FDA
Who regulates the dietary guidelines for Americans?
DHHS, USDA (US department of agriculture)
How often are the dietary guidelines for Americans reviewed, updated and published?
every 5 years
Goal of dietary guidelines for Americans
Make recommendations about the components of a healthy & nutritionally adequate diet to help promote health & prevent chronic diseases
What nutrition resource provides an evidence-based foundation for federal food & nutrition policy, like USDA food stamps, WIC & school meals?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Who does the Dietary Guidelines for Americans target?
policymakers, nutrition and health professionals
NOT general population
What is the focus of the 2015-2020 dietary guidelines?
healthy eating patters
- allow flexibility in choosing a diet that meets their preferences and needs
What are the top 5 dietary guideline statements for 2015-2020?
- Follow healthy eating pattern across lifespan
- focus on variety, nutrient density & amount
- Limit calories from added sugars & saturated fats & reduce sodium intake
- Shift to healthier food & beverage choices
- Support healthy eating patterns for all
What percentage of the general population typically follows the Dietary guideline recommendations?
55-60% over past 10 years
What are the required nutrition labeling components regulated by the FDA?
- identity
- ingredients
- manufacturer/distributor contact info
- nutrition facts panel (except for small packages)
What information should be listed on the nutrition facts label?
- product specific information
- serving size, calories, nutrient info
- daily values
- footnotes (large packages)
What do the daily values represent on the nutrition facts label?
a single set of nutrient standards developed by the FDA to represent the needs of a “typical” consumer
Are food products allowed to make health claims on the label?
YES for disease or health related conditions, if approved by the FDA
“Calcium helps build strong bones” is an example of which of the following?
A. nutrient content claim
B. health claim
C. Structure/function claim
D. none of the above
C. Structure/function claim
claim between a nutrient/dietary ingredient & a structure or function in humans
Which claims on a food product must use terms and definitions approved by the FDA?
Nutrient content claims “good source”, “source high in fiber”
What are functional foods?
food that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition
What are the phytochemicals?
complex substances in plants that may promote good health that are NOT essential for life
Organic foods/natural foods follow standards set by which organization?
USDA national organic program
