HUN 1201- Exam 1
Nutrition - ANS-the scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and influences
health
Goals of Healthy People 2020 - ANS-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) - ANS-a set of nutritional references values for the
United States and Canada that applies to healthy people
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - ANS-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) - ANS-the average daily nutrient intake level
that meets the requirements of half of the healthy individuals in a given group
Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) - ANS-the average dietary energy intake that is
predicted to maintain energy balance in a health individual
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) - ANS-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 - ANS-Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Carbohydrates - ANS-primary source of energy for the body (composed of
carbon,hydrogen, and oxygen) (Ex: wheat, rice)
Lipids - ANS-Fats and Oils; source of energy when at rest and during low-intensity
exercise (Ex: butter, oil, cheese)
Proteins - ANS-support tissue growth, repair, and maintenance (composed of carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen)(Ex: meat, dairy, tofu)
, Vitamins - ANS-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 - ANS-fat-soluble and water-solvable vitamins
Major Minerals - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-a nutritionals status that is out of balance; either too much or too little
energy/nutrient
Under nutrition - ANS-a situation in which too little energy or too few nutrients are
consumed over time
Over nutrition - ANS-a situation in which too much energy or too much of a given
nutrient is consumed over time
Primary Deficiency - ANS-occurs when a person does not consume enough of a
nutrient in the diets; direct consequences of an inadequate intake
Secondary deficiency - ANS-occurs when a person cannot absorb enough of a nutrient
in his of her body; secondary consequences of that
FDA components of a food label - ANS-statement of identity, the net contents of the
package, ingredients list, nutrition information,and the name and address of the food
manufacturer
Nutritional Facts Panel - ANS-the label on a food package containing the nutrition
information required by the FDA
percent Daily Values - ANS-information on Nutrition Facts Panel that identifies how
much a serving of food contributes to your overall intake of nutrients listed on the label;
Low source of nutrient - ANS-less than 5% DV
High source of nutrient - ANS-more than 20 % DV
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