Chap. 2

• DRI? (dietary reference intakes)

  aim to reduce chronic health diseases. for healthy peopleonly
• What is EAR?

  average daily intake to meet 50% of a group's dietary needs
• What is RDA?

  estimated to reach 97 - 98% of a groups dietary needs
• What is AI?

  The average dietary intake, used when EAR can't be determined.

  Used when there is no RDA
• What is UL?

  highest average daily intake, not used on a daily basis
• AMDR?

  recommended range of carb, fat, protein. expressed as total energy
• What is EER?

  average energy intake of most healthy adults
• What is a food label required to have?

  identity, net content, manufacturer
• What is a food label required to have?

  Ingredient list, nutrition info
• What are calories used for?

  determine the amount of key ingredients
• What are percent daily values?

  how much a serving of food contributes to overall intake
• What are daily value percentages weighed on?

  A 2,000 cal diet
• How often are dietary guidelines updated?

  5 years
• Who makes the dietary guidelines?

  U.S. Departmentsof Agriculture and Health and Human Services
• What are servings based on?

  age, gender, activity level
• What is under nutrition?

  a persons diet that lacks in several nutrients over a long period of itme
• Moderation?

  eating any food in a moderate amount
• Nutrient-dense diet?

  high proportion of nutrients to calories in a food
• How much grain is required per day?

  6 oz
• How many veggies are required per day?

  2 1/2 cups
• How many fruits are required per day?

  2 cups
• How much dairy foods are required per day?

  3 cups