Intro to Nutrition Exam 1 2025
AI adequate intake - ansrecommended average daily nutrient intake level based on observed estimates of nutrient intake by a group of healthy people
AMDR acceptable macronutrient distribution range - ansrange of macronutrient intakes that provides adequate levels o...
Intro to Nutrition Exam 1 2025
AI adequate intake - ansrecommended average daily nutrient intake level based on observed
estimates of nutrient intake by a group of healthy people
AMDR acceptable macronutrient distribution range - ansrange of macronutrient intakes that
provides adequate levels of essential nutrients and is associated with a reduced risk for chronic
disease
CDC centers for disease control and prevention - ansleading federal agency in the US that protects
health and safety of people. It's mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and
controlling disease, injury, and disability
Define chime: - anssemifluid mass consisting partially digested food, water & gastric juices
Define denature: - ansaction of the unfolding of protein in the stomach (must happen before
digestion)
Define empty calories: - ansterm used by USDA to indicate calories from solid fats and/or added
sugars
Define hormones: - ans• Chemicals produced in specialized glands that travel in the bloodstream to target
organs in other parts of the body
Define metabolism: - ansthe process by which large molecules, like carbs, fats, and proteins, are broken down
via chemical reactions into smaller molecules that can be used as fuel
Define nutrient density: - ansrelative amount of nutrients per amount of energy (number of calories)
Define peristalsis: - answaves of squeezing & pushing contractions that move food in one direction through the
, length of GI tract
Define peristalsis: - answaves of squeezing and pushing contractions that move food in one direction through
the length of the GI tract
Define satiety: - ansfeeling of being full
Define wellness: - ansa multidimensional, lifelong process that includes physical, emotional, social,
occupational, and spiritual health.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 emphasize 3 major goals for Americans: - ansBalance calories with
physical activity to manage weight
Consume more of certain foods and nutrients such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy
products, and seafood
Consume fewer foods with sodium, saturated fats, trans fate, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for energy and macronutrients: - ansEER - estimated energy requirement
AMDR - acceptable macronutrient distribution range
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for most nutrients: - ansEAR - estimated average requirement
RDA - recommended dietary allowance
AI - adequate intake
EAR estimated average requirements - ansaverage daily nutrient intake level to meet the requirement of half
the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group
EER estimated energy requirement - ansaverage dietary energy intake that is predicted to maintain energy
balance in a healthy diet
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