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What policy changes

were made to

recommendations to

prevent chronic diet

related diseases?

RDAs were expanded into several DRI

Categories

RDA Recommended Daily Allowances- a

healthy diet has nutrients nearing this

amount

DRI Dietary Reference Intakes

Serving Size Always found on a nutrition label

AMDR (macronutrients) Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins,

and H2O

Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range

Carbohydrates 45-65% of daily calories

Protein 10-35% of daily calories

Fat 20-35% of daily calories

Tolerable Upper Intake

Level

highest level of daily consumption that

data shows cause no harm, ensures

people don't take too much

How is the estimated

average requirement

used (EAR)?

Guides recommendations and menu

planning for communities

How much of the "My

Plate" is fruits and

Vegetables?

1/2 the plate

What is the biggest

nutritional benefit of fruits

and veg?

Decreased risk of cancer

What vitamin can not be

found in fruits and veg?

B12

How many servings of

fruits and veg should you

eat a day?

9

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True/false does skim milk

have the same amount of

Ca and Protein as full

fat?

True

DRI for whole grains 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole

grains

DRI for trans fat and

sugar?

none

DRI for protein? 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg)

Which carbohydrate

causes you to get hungry

faster?

High glycemic index carbohydrates

Foods that are high in

iron?

Dark leafy vegetables, legumes, red meat,

and nutes

Healthy LDL level <120

Limit cholesterol to <30

Saturated fat <7% of total daily calories

Na level to decrease

heart disease?

<1600mg/day

What type of fiber

reduces the risk of heart

disease?

insoluble fiber

Obese BMI >30

Overweight BMI >25

Morbid Obese BMI >40

BMI formula Weight in lbs/(heigh (in)^2...all x703

Underweight BMI <20

Osteoporosis weak bones, low BMI

Osteoarthritis Ligament strain, high BMI

What is the genetic

influence of body

weight?

Parent predict children raised or not

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