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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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