Chemistry 205
Exam 1 Reviewed Set Questions
With Revised Correct Answers
Which components of the DRI identify the quantities of various
nutrients a person requires to optimize health, prevent deficiency
diseases, and avoid consuming too much of any nutrient? - ANSWER
EAR, RDA, AI, and...
Chemistry 205
Exam 1 Reviewed Set Questions
With Revised Correct Answers
Which components of the DRI identify the quantities of various
nutrients a person requires to optimize health, prevent deficiency
diseases, and avoid consuming too much of any nutrient? - ANSWER
EAR, RDA, AI, and UL
Which component of the DRI reflects the requirement of a nutrient for
50 percent of healthy Americans and Canadians in a specific life stage
and gender? - ANSWER EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)
The average number of calories needed each day to maintain current
body weight is called the __________. - ANSWER EER (Estimated
Energy Requirement)
Nutrition is a broad field that involves the foods you consume, the
nutrient content of those foods, and how those foods and their
nutrients affect your health and wellness. Health effects can include
how you feel on a daily basis, as well as your risk for certain diseases in
the future. - ANSWER Many studies have been conducted on the
, association between certain types of cancer and diet, and, therefore,
these links are well-understood.
Good nutrition provides energy, maintains health, and helps individuals
achieve or maintain a healthful weight. Both diet choices and exercise
habits can contribute to a person's overall health and wellness. -
ANSWER Poor nutrition increases the likelihood of many chronic
diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
One of the objectives of Healthy People 2020 is to decrease the
proportion of people who are obese.
Macronutrients are important sources of energy for the body. These
include carbohydrates, protein, and fat, and are needed in relatively
large amounts in the diet. Some foods contain only one macronutrient,
but most foods contain a combination of these nutrients. - ANSWER
Vitamin C Supplement
Dietary Reference Intakes are a set of guidelines intended to help
identify how much of each nutrient is needed. Following these
guidelines may help prevent deficiency diseases, reduce the risk of
chronic disease, and limit risk of nutrient toxicity. - ANSWER The
Adequate Intake (AI) is used when the RDA is not available
DRI, a set of guidelines for nutrient intake standards, stands for Daily
Required Intakes - ANSWER Flase
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