RBS NUTRITION EXAM MODULE 1 2023/2024

RBS NUTRITION EXAM MODULE 1 2023/2024 The_______________are a comprehensive set of nutrient reference values for______populations that can be used for ________and ________diets. - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)/healthy/assessing/planning DRIs were established by_____and______scientists. DRIs reflect current state of scientific knowledge with respect to_______ - CORRECT ANSWERAmerican/Canadian/nutrient requirements Adeqate Intakes ideally meet more than_____ - CORRECT ANSWER-Recommended Dietary Allowance Recommended Dietary Allowance meets_______%population group and prevents_____and_________. - CORRECT ANSWER-97-98%/deficiency/ chronic disease Estimated Average Requirements __nutrients that have functional markers Meets needs for ___% population group - CORRECT ANSWER-17/50% Tolerable Upper Intake Levels Maximum_________ Based on________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-daily intake/nutrient intake from all sources Estimated Energy Requirements Average_____________need for each life stage group - CORRECT ANSWER-daily caloric Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) Range of intake, as a ______of enery. - CORRECT ANSWER-percentage/carbohydrates/fat/protein The_____requires food labels on most products - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA These food labels must include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Identity Net contents Ingredients Manufacturer's name and address Nutrition information Percent Daily Values(%DV) tell how much_____________contributes to your overall intake of the listed nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-a serving of food Examples of high density foods - CORRECT ANSWER-graham crackers/potato chips/peanuts/bacon Examples of low energy density foods (less calories for their weight) - CORRECT ANSWER-lettuce/strawberries/grapefruit/carrots Food and Food Components to Reduce - CORRECT ANSWER-sodium/fats/solid fats and added sugars/refined grains/alcohol Foods and food components to increase - CORRECT ANSWER-vegetables, fruits/whole-grain/fat-free dairy/protein and seafood/oils to replace solid fats/potassium, calcium and vitamin D Wellness - CORRECT ANSWER-A multidimensional, life-long process that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Water-Soluble Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamins that are soluble in water. These include vitamin C and the B-vitamins. Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic compounds that assist in regulating physiologic processes. UL - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest average daily nutrient intake level likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in a particular life stage and gender group Trace Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals we need to consume in amounts less than 100 mg per day and of which the total amount in our bodies is less than 5 g Theory - CORRECT ANSWER-A scientific consensus, based on data drawn from repeated experiments, as to why a phenomenon occurs. Subclinical Deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-A deficiency in its early stages, when few or no symptoms are observed. RDA - CORRECT ANSWER-The average daily nutrient intake level that meets the nutrient requirements of 97% to 98% of healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group. Undernutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-A situation in which too little energy or too few nutrients are consumed over time, causing significant weight loss or a nutrient deficiency disease. RD - CORRECT ANSWER-A professional designation that requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in nutrition, completion of a supervised clinical experience, a passing grade on a national examination, and maintenance of registration with the American Dietetic Association. RDs Primary Deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-A deficiency that occurs when not enough of a nutrient is consumed in the diet. Overt Symptom - CORRECT ANSWER-A symptom that is obvious to a client, such as pain, fatigue, or a bruise. Organic - CORRECT ANSWER-A substance or nutrient that contains the element carbon Nutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function. NIH - CORRECT ANSWER-The world's leading medical research center and the focal point for medical research in the United States. Food - CORRECT ANSWER-The plants and animals we consume. NHANES - CORRECT ANSWER-A survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the CDC; this survey tracks the nutrient and food consumption of Americans. Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-Inorganic substances that are not broken down during digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light. They assist in the regulation of many body processes and are classified as major or trace. Fat-Soluble Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamins that are not soluble in water but soluble in fat. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-A nutritional status that is out of balance; an individual is either getting too much or not enough of a particular nutrient or energy over a significant period of time. can refer to either over-nutrition or undernutrition Micronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support normal health and body functions; vitamins and minerals are these. Secondary Deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-A deficiency that occurs when a person cannot absorb enough of a nutrient, excretes too much of a nutrient from the body, or cannot utilize a nutrient effectively. Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER-The only macronutrient that contains nitrogen; its basic building blocks are amino acids. Overnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-A situation in which too much energy or too much of a given nutrient is consumed over time, causing conditions such as obesity, heart disease, or nutrient-toxicity symptoms. Nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-The scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and influences health. AMDR - CORRECT ANSWER-A range of intakes for a particular energy source that is associated with reduced risk of chronic disease while providing adequate intakes of esential nutrients. BRFSS - CORRECT ANSWER-The world's largest telephone survey that tracks lifestyle behaviors that increase our risk for chronic disease. Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER-The primary fuel source for the body, particularly for the brain and for physical exercise. CDC - CORRECT ANSWER-The leading federal agency 8in the United States that protects the health and safety of people. Its mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Chronic Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-A disease characterized by a gradual onset and long duration, with signs and symptoms that are difficult to interpret, and which respond poorly to medical treatment. Covert Symptom - CORRECT ANSWER-A symptom that is hidden from a client and requires laboratory tests or other invasive procedures to detect DRIs - CORRECT ANSWER-A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. EAR - CORRECT ANSWER-The average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group. EER - CORRECT ANSWER-The average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult. Hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER-An educated guess as to why a phenomenon occurs. Inorganic - CORRECT ANSWER-A substance or nutrient that does not contain carbon Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER-A diverse group of organic substances that are insoluble in water; includes triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. Macronutrients - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrients that the body requires in relatively large amounts to support normal function and health. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are ______. Major Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-Minerals we need to consume in amounts of at least 100 mg per day and of which the total amount in our bodies is at least 5 g. agroforestry - CORRECT ANSWER-ancient practice of raising shade-loving crops under shelter of trees aquaculture - CORRECT ANSWER-raising seafood in enclosed areas of water biodiversity - CORRECT ANSWER-wide variety of plant and animal species carnivores - CORRECT ANSWER-group of organisms that feed mostly upon animals and convert this food into usable energy developing nations - CORRECT ANSWER-countries not yet industrialized or just beginning to industrailize ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-environment containing community of organisms that interact and depend upon each other famine - CORRECT ANSWER-most severe form of food shortage, which can last for months or years and cause thousands of deaths food additive - CORRECT ANSWER-natural or chemical substance added to food for specific reason during processing food chain - CORRECT ANSWER-cycle in which organisms obtain food from other organisms and environment; consists of sun, producers, consumers, and decomposers groundwater - CORRECT ANSWER-water beneath earth's surface; fills cracks between rocks and sediment and is brought to surface by digging wells herbivores - CORRECT ANSWER-group of organisms that feed entirely on plants and convert this food into usable energy hydroponic farming - CORRECT ANSWER-growing plants without soil, plants are held in water, gravel, or sand and fed with nutrient-enriched water organic farming - CORRECT ANSWER-farming without pesticides and artificial fertilizers; stresses resource conservation shelf-stable - CORRECT ANSWER-can be stored at room temperature in original, unopened container without spoiling