Term
| Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) |
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Definition
- 50% population
- plans nutrient intake for populations |
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| Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) |
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Definition
- 98% population
- requirements for individuals
- recommended amount of consumption |
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Term
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Definition
- requierements for individuals
- used when EAR and RDA cant be determined |
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Term
| Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) |
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Definition
| - highest level intake with no damage |
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Term
| Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) |
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Definition
- calculate calories
- depends on age, gender, weight, height, exercise |
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Term
| Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) |
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Definition
- amount of energy consumed
- 45% to 65% carbs
- 20% to 35% fats
- 10% to 35% protein |
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