QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Water (most Important!)
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
-two polyunsaturated fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER Macro Nutrients
Vitamins
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER Micronutrients
Proteins, CHO,
& Fats - CORRECT ANSWER Which nutrients provide energy?
social, religious or economic factors rather than on nutritional value - CORRECT
ANSWER People make food choices based on?
Amount of nutrients estimated to meet needs of half of healthy individuals in
specific age and gender groups. - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated Average
Requirement (EAR)
Average amount of nutrient that appears to maintain a defined nutritional state. -
CORRECT ANSWER Adequate intake (AI)
,Sufficient amount of nutrients to meet requirements of nearly all healthy
individuals. - CORRECT ANSWER Recommended Dietary Allowances(RDAs)
Maximum tolerable level of nutrient intake that probably will not cause adverse
health or toxic effects for most individuals. - CORRECT ANSWER Tolerable Upper
Intake Level (UL)
Energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance. - CORRECT ANSWER
Estimated energy requirement( EER)
Ensures sufficient intake of essentials nutrients while reducing risk of chronic
disease. - CORRECT ANSWER Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution
Range(AMDR's)
Nutrient-based reference values
Average amount of nutrient that appears to maintain a defined nutritional state -
CORRECT ANSWER Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
-*people 2 years and older* about how good dietary habits can promote health
and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
-Address diet, physical activity, and other issues promoting healthy eating and
food safety. - CORRECT ANSWER The Dietary Guidelines of Americans 2015-2020
is the authoritative advice for which type of people?
, Maintain kilocalorie balance over time to achieve and sustain a healthy weight
Focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages. - CORRECT ANSWER
What are the 2 overarching concepts of the Dietary Guidelines of Americans
2010?
current preferred method for determining a healthy weight
25 or greater is considered overweight, 30 and over is identified as obese
BMI=mass (kg)/height (m)^2 - CORRECT ANSWER BMI
1.Find your health eating style
2.Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
3.Focus on whole fruits
4.Vary your veggies
5.Make half your grains whole grain
6.Move to low fat or fat-free milk or yogurt