Nutrition CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and influences health
Goals of Healthy People 2020 CORRECT ANSWER-Attain high-quality lives free of preventable diseases, achieve health equity, create social and physical environment that promote good health, an...
HUN 1201- Exam 1 questions with correct answers
Nutrition CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and influences health
Goals of Healthy People 2020 CORRECT ANSWER-Attain high-quality lives free
of preventable diseases, achieve health equity, create social and physical environment that promote good health, and promote quality of life.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) CORRECT ANSWER-a set of nutritional references values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) CORRECT ANSWER-the daily nutrient
intake level that meets the requirements of almost all (97% to 98%) healthy individuals in a given stage of gender groups
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) CORRECT ANSWER-the average daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given group
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) CORRECT ANSWER-the average dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a health individual
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (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 essential nutrients
Nutrient Groups CORRECT ANSWER-Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins,
Minerals, and Water Carbohydrates CORRECT ANSWER-primary source of energy for the body (composed of carbon,hydrogen, and oxygen) (Ex: wheat, rice)
Lipids CORRECT ANSWER-Fats and Oils; source of energy when at rest and during low-intensity exercise (Ex: butter, oil, cheese)
Proteins CORRECT ANSWER-support tissue growth, repair, and maintenance (composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen)(Ex: meat, dairy, tofu)
Vitamins CORRECT ANSWER-organic compounds that assist in the regulation of
the body's physiological process; help with the release and utilization of the energy
found in carbs, lipids, and proteins
Types of Vitamins CORRECT ANSWER-fat-soluble and water-solvable vitamins
Major Minerals CORRECT ANSWER-minerals we need to consume in amounts of at least 100mg per fay and of which is the total amount in our body is at least 5 g
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 body is less than 5 g
Malnutrition CORRECT ANSWER-a nutritionals status that is out of balance; either too much or too little energy/nutrient
Under nutrition CORRECT ANSWER-a situation in which too little energy or too few nutrients are consumed over time
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