exam 1 study guide HUN1201UPDATED
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS the study of food and how it effects
the health and growth of the body
nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS chemicals taken in through food that
are critical to proper human growth and development
essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrients necessary for
normal body functioning that must be obtained from food
DRI - CORRECT ANSWERS Dietary Reference Intakes amount of a
nutrient needed to prevent deficiency disease in healthy people
RDA - CORRECT ANSWERS recommended daily allowance average
daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all
(97-98%) of healthy individuals
AI - CORRECT ANSWERS adequate intake -- used when insufficient
evidence exists for EAR, RDA
EAR - CORRECT ANSWERS Estimated Average Requirement
- for 50% population
- used in planning meals for healthy people
- assesses group nutritional adequacy
, UL - CORRECT ANSWERS Tolerable upper intake level. The maximum
daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people and beyond
which there is an increased risk of adverse health effects.
EER - CORRECT ANSWERS Estimated energy requirement - average
dietary energy intake to maintain energy balance
AMDR - CORRECT ANSWERS ACCEPTABLE MACRONUTRIENT
DISTRIBUTION RANGE
-Carbs: 45-65%
-Fat: 20-35%
-Protein: 10-35%
five major food groups - CORRECT ANSWERS fruits, vegetables,
grains, protein foods, milk and milk products
characteristics of a nutritious diet - CORRECT ANSWERS adequacy,
balance, calorie control, moderation, variety, nutrient density
order in which ingredients are listed - CORRECT ANSWERS
descending order of prominence by weight
digestion - CORRECT ANSWERS The process by which the body
breaks down food into small nutrient molecules
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS The process by which nutrient
molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
nutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS the study of food and how it effects
the health and growth of the body
nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS chemicals taken in through food that
are critical to proper human growth and development
essential nutrients - CORRECT ANSWERS nutrients necessary for
normal body functioning that must be obtained from food
DRI - CORRECT ANSWERS Dietary Reference Intakes amount of a
nutrient needed to prevent deficiency disease in healthy people
RDA - CORRECT ANSWERS recommended daily allowance average
daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all
(97-98%) of healthy individuals
AI - CORRECT ANSWERS adequate intake -- used when insufficient
evidence exists for EAR, RDA
EAR - CORRECT ANSWERS Estimated Average Requirement
- for 50% population
- used in planning meals for healthy people
- assesses group nutritional adequacy
, UL - CORRECT ANSWERS Tolerable upper intake level. The maximum
daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people and beyond
which there is an increased risk of adverse health effects.
EER - CORRECT ANSWERS Estimated energy requirement - average
dietary energy intake to maintain energy balance
AMDR - CORRECT ANSWERS ACCEPTABLE MACRONUTRIENT
DISTRIBUTION RANGE
-Carbs: 45-65%
-Fat: 20-35%
-Protein: 10-35%
five major food groups - CORRECT ANSWERS fruits, vegetables,
grains, protein foods, milk and milk products
characteristics of a nutritious diet - CORRECT ANSWERS adequacy,
balance, calorie control, moderation, variety, nutrient density
order in which ingredients are listed - CORRECT ANSWERS
descending order of prominence by weight
digestion - CORRECT ANSWERS The process by which the body
breaks down food into small nutrient molecules
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS The process by which nutrient
molecules pass through the wall of the digestive system into the blood
