What is a set of nutritional reference values for the U.S. and Canada that applies to healthy
people?
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes)
The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of HALF the people in a certain
group:
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly ALL people in a certain
group; aim for this amount!
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers RDA (Recommended Dietary
Allowance)
The average daily intake level assumed to be adequate; used when an EAR cannot be
determined; aim for this amount if there is no RDA!
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers AI (Adequate Intake)
The highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks; do not exceed this amount
on a daily basis!
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)
The recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of
total energy:
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Distribution Range)
The average daily energy intake predicted to meet the needs of healthy adults:
DRIs, EAR, RDA, AI, UL, AMDR, EER correct answers EER (Estimated Energy Requirement)
, According to the AMDR, up to what percentage of your daily Calories should be provided by
carbohydrates, fat, protein? correct answers carbohydrates 45-65%
fat 20-35%
protein 10-35%
What is the government survey that tracks lifestyle habits that increase risks for developing
chronic diseases? correct answers BRSS
What are inorganic nutrients that are not broken down by the human body or destroyed by heat
or light? correct answers Minerals
What is the primary source of fuel for the brain? correct answers Carbohydrates
A "drink" is defined as the amount of a beverage that provides how many fluid ounces of pure
alcohol? correct answers .5 fl oz
T or F: Nutrigenomics is a scientific discipline that studies the genetic variations in plant and
animal foods and the effect on nutrient composition. correct answers False: Nutrigenomics
studies the effect of foods on gene expression.
T or F: A placebo is the misrepresentation of a product, program, or service for financial gain.
correct answers False: A placebo is an imitation treatment having no active ingredient that is
sometimes used in a clinical trial.
8 Steps of the scientific method? correct answers 1. Observe a phenomenon
2. Create a hypothesis
3. Develop an experimental design
4. Collect & analyze data
5. If the data does not support original hypothesis, create an alternative hypothesis
6. If the data supports the original hypothesis, draw a conclusion