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Nutrition exam 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Balance | eating the right mix of different foods in correct amounts |
| variety | eating many different types of items from all major food groups instead of eating the exact same meals every day |
| moderation | eating foods in right amounts without extreme restriction or overeating |
| energy density | energy value of a food in relation to the foods weight |
| nutrient density | containing a high amount of key beneficial nutrients in relation to total calories |
| how many calories in carbs | 4 |
| how many calories in protein | 4 |
| how many calories in alcohol | 7 |
| how many calories in fat | 9 |
| causes of death in USA related to nutrition | heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes |
| federal trade commission | federal agency that enforces consumer protection laws and investigates health claims made in advertising |
| testimonial | personal endorsement of a product |
| anecdote | a very short, interesting, or funny story about a real person, event, or personal experience |
| macronutrients | nutrients needed in gram amounts daily and that provide energy (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) |
| micronutrients | nutrients needed in microgram or milligram amounts (vitamins and minerals) |
| Dietary supplements | product that contains a vitamin, mineral, herb or other plant product, amino acid, or dietary substance that supplements the diet |
| phytochemicals | nutrients found in plants |
| fortified foods | everyday food products that have extra vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients added to them during processing to improve their nutritional value |
| empty calories | food that provides high amount of calories but little to no essential nutrients |
| Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges for macronutrients | macronutrient intake ranges that are nutritionally adequate and may reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases |
| villi | line the inside wall of your small intestine to help your body absorb nutrients from food |
| microvilli | finger like projections on the surface of certain cells that greatly increase their surface area to help with absorption and secretion |
| my plate recommendations | fruits and veggies, grains, protein, dairy |
| essential nutrients | compounds that your body needs to function correctly but cannot make on its own in sufficient amounts |
| carbs should make up how much of your daily intake | 45%-65% |
| fats should make up how much of your daily intake | 20%-35% |
| protein should make up how much of your daily intake | 20%-25% |
| what is scientific method | a step by step process used to explore observations, test ideas, and answer questions |
| steps of scientific method | observe, develop a question, test, collect info, analyze the findings, form conclusions, share the results, conduct more research |
| hypothesis | an educated guess about the solution to a problem |
| control | used to show that the result of an experiment is really due to the condition being tested |
| variable | factor that changes in an experiment |
| experiment | organized process used to test a hypothesis |
| conclusion | a judgement based on the results of an experiment |
| theory | a logical explanation for events that occur in nature |
| data | observations and measurements recorded during an experiment |
| registered dietitian nutritionist | food and nutrition expert credentialed by the commission on dietetic registration |
| consumer information | data /details that help buyers learn more about product features/prices/quality and safety |
| nutrition facts label | panel found on packaged food/drinks that show nutrient content/calorie counts per serving |
| nutrition intake levels and claims | dietary reference levels measure nutrition needs while food label claims communicate nutrition content to consumers |
| dietary reference intakes | various energy and nutrient intake standards for Americans |
| estimated average requirement (EAR) | amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 50% of healthy people in a specific group of people defined by life stage or sex |
| estimated energy requirement (EER) | average daily energy intake that meets the needs of a healthy person maintaining their weight |
| recommended dietary allowances (RDA) | daily nutrient recommendations that meet the needs of 97–98% of healthy people in a life stage/sex group |
| adequate intakes (AI) | dietary recommendations that are assumed to maintain nutritional adequacy; set when inadequate research is available to establish an RDA |
| tolerable upper intake level (UL) | standard representing the highest average amount of a nutrient that’s unlikely to be harmful when consumed daily |
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Kimberly0203