Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review
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Nutrition -CORRECTANSWER the science that studies food and how food nourishes
our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients -CORRECTANSWER chemicals found in foods that are critical to human
growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients -CORRECTANSWER carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins;
vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients -CORRECTANSWER nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients -CORRECTANSWER nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
Vitamins ADKE -CORRECTANSWER organic compounds that assist us in regulating
our body's processes.
, Minerals B&C -CORRECTANSWER inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment -CORRECTANSWER the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group. Scientist
use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance -CORRECTANSWER the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for
this amount!
AI The Adequate Intake -CORRECTANSWER average daily intake level assumed to be
adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount if there is
no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level -CORRECTANSWER the highest average daily
intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily basis.
AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range -CORRECTANSWER the
recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of
total energy.
2026 (Updated) Rated A+|| LATEST
UPDATE|| GUARANTEED PASS
Nutrition -CORRECTANSWER the science that studies food and how food nourishes
our body and influences our health influences
Nutrients -CORRECTANSWER chemicals found in foods that are critical to human
growth and function.
Six groups of nutrients -CORRECTANSWER carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins;
vitamins; minerals; water
Macronutrients -CORRECTANSWER nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
Micronutrients -CORRECTANSWER nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to
support normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B&C.
Vitamins ADKE -CORRECTANSWER organic compounds that assist us in regulating
our body's processes.
, Minerals B&C -CORRECTANSWER inorganic substances that are not broken down
during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
EAR The Estimated Average Requirment -CORRECTANSWER the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group. Scientist
use it to calculate the RDA
RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance -CORRECTANSWER the average daily
intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for
this amount!
AI The Adequate Intake -CORRECTANSWER average daily intake level assumed to be
adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this amount if there is
no RDA!
UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level -CORRECTANSWER the highest average daily
intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not exceed this amount on a daily basis.
AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range -CORRECTANSWER the
recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of
total energy.
