Jersey College Nutrition Midterm Review questions with correct
answers
1. Nutrition: the science that studies food and how food nourishes our
body and influences our health influences
2. Nutrients: chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth
and function.
3. Six groups of nutrients: carbohydrates; fats and oils; proteins;
vitamins; minerals; water
4. Macronutrients: nutrients that our body needs in relatively large
amounts to support normal function and health. Carbs, fats, and proteins.
, .
5. Micronutrients: nutrients needed in relatively small amounts to support
normal health and body functions. Vitamins and minerals such as vitamin
B&C.
6. Vitamins ADKE: organic compounds that assist us in regulating our
body's processes.
7. Minerals B&C: inorganic substances that are not broken down during
digestion and absorption and are not destroyed by heat or light.
8. EAR The Estimated Average Requirment: the average daily intake
level estimated to meet the needs of half the people in a certain group.
Scientist use it to calculate the RDA
9. RDA The Recommended Dietary Allowance: the average daily intake
level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim
for this amount!
, 10. AI The Adequate Intake: average daily intake level assumed to be
adequate. It is used when an EAR can not be determined. Aim for this
amount if there is no RDA! 11. UL The Tolerable Upper Intake Level: the
highest average daily intake level likely to pose no health risks. Do not
exceed this amount on a daily basis.
12. AMDR The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range: the
recommend range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a
percentage of total energy.
13. healthful diet: a diet that provides the proper combination of energy
and nutrients and is adequate, moderate, balanced, and varied
14. nutrient dense foods: foods that provide the most nutrients
for the least amount of energy.
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