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Nutrition Exam 1, Greaser
Nutrition Exam 1, Greaser
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 1
04/22/2013

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Term
Percent of daily value is for?
Definition

Recommended ranges of macros % of daily value, is for those who eat 2000 calories Carbohydrates 45-65%

Protein 10-35%

Fats 20-35%

Term
6 Essential nutrients
Definition

Carbohydrates 45-65%

Proteins 10-35%

Fats 20-35%

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Term
Functions of nutrient in foods
Definition

Nutrient in foods

create energy

build tissue

metabolism

Term
10 tips to myplate food guidance system recommendations and SUPERTRACKER usage...
Definition

          1. Balance calories

          2. Enjoy food but eat less

          3. Avoid over-sized portions

          4. Eat more veggies, fruits, whole grains and fat free

              or 1% dairy and milk products

          5. Make half your plate fruits and veggies

          6. Switch to fat free or 1% low fat milk

          7. Make half your grains whole grain

          8. Eat less foods high in solid fats, added sugars and salt

          9. Compare sodium in foods

        10. Drink water in place of sugary drinks

Term
Healthy people 2020 purpose
Definition

Healthy people 2020 purpose is

1. Nations main objective healthy promotions and disease  

    prevention

2. Used by many different people, states, communities,

    professional organizations, and others to help them

    develop programs to improve health

3. Wellness movements/National Health Goals

4. Builds on initiatives over two decades

5. Wellness Goals by ALL state/community (test)

6. healthfinder.gove OR http://www.healthypeople.gov

Term
My pyramid guidelines, Which has more veggies/fruits?
Definition
[image]
Term

My Pyramid servings

 

Be able to recognized balanced meal

Definition

[image]

       Bread / Grains 6-10 oz         Vegetable 2.5-4 cups

          Fruits 2-2.5 cups                 Dairy 3 cups

          Meat 5.5 - 7oz

Term
Grain Group
Definition

Bread

Pasta

Rice

Cereal

Term
Identify characteristics of healthy vs. inadequate nutrition
Definition

    Healthy/Well                                    Malnourished

    Physical condition                                Dull, lifeless hair

    Appearance                                         Poor color

    Emotions                                            Dull eyes

    Sleek shiny hair                                   Swollen abdomen

    Good complexion                               Flabby muscles

    Pink gums/teeth                                    Bowed legs

    Firm muscles                                      Over/under weight

    Strong bones                                      Fatigue

    Posture                                              Insomnia

    Alert expression                                  Constipation/diarrhea

    Normal bowels                                    Irritated, depressed,

    Over/under weight                              Poor attention span

Term
4 - 4 - 9 Rule for energy per gram of macro nutrients
Definition

Carbs multiply by 4

Proteins multiply by 4

Fats multiply by 9

Term
How many calories in a pound?
Definition
3500 calories in one pound
Term

Optimum diet

 

Definition

Optimum diet consist of a variety

of food to create balance!

myplate.gov or mypyramid.org

Term
Daily adult dairy requirements per Mypyramid guidelines
Definition

Daily adult dairy requirements per Mypyramid guidelines is

3 cups of dairy per day

Term
Recognize a balanced meal based on Mypyramid guidelines
Definition

[image]

Orange represents the grain group 6-10oz

“Make at least half your grains whole.”

Green represents the vegetable group 2.5-4cups

“Vary your vegetables.”

Red represents the fruit group 2-2.5cups

“Focus on fruits.”

                                Purple represents the protein foods group 5.5-7oz

                            “Go lean with protein.”

                          Blue represents the dairy group 3cups

                        “Get your calcium rich foods.”

Term
2010 Dietary Guidelines
Definition

Adequate nutrition within calorie needs

Weight management (IBW)

Physical activity (30, 60, 90 min)

A

Food groups encouraged

Fats     Carbs

Sodium and Potassium

Alcoholic Beverages

Food safety

Term
What population will suffer malnutrition?
Definition
The elderly, pregnant, lactating, pediatrics and those with chronic illnesses will suffer malnutrition.
Term
What are the four macro nutrients listed on every product label?
Definition

Iron

Calcium

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Are all listed macro nutrients on every product label

Term
Nutritional Health status is what?
Definition
Nutritional health status is dietary intake and exercise, free of disease
Term

DRI

 

Definition

DRI, Dietary reference intakes, the nutrient recommendations for each gender and age group that can be used for assessing and planning diets for healthy populations.

Set of four that make up DRI chart:

         1. RDA (recommended dietary allowances)

         2. AI (adequate intake)

         3. EAR (estimated average requirements)

         4. UI (Tolerable upper intake)

Term
Nutrient dense
Definition
Nutrient dense delivers a nutritionally complete package
Term
Nutrition
Definition
Nutrition is the sum of the processes involved with the intake of nutrients as well as assimilating and using them to maintain body tissue and provide energy; a foundation for health and life
Term
24 hour recall
Definition
24 hour recall is when you write down everything you consume in 24 hours
Term
Dietary guidelines
Definition

Dietary guidelines are dietary standards based on age, gender, specific

population in the US

Term
RDA
Definition

RDA, recommended dietary allowances, the recommended daily allowances of nutrients and energy intake for population

groups according to age and gender

with defined weight and height

Term
Malnutrition
Definition

Malnutrition refers to a condition that is caused by an improper or insufficient diet (both over and under nutrition

are forms of malnutrition)

Term
Registered dietitian RD
Definition
Registered dietitian RD is a professional dietitian with a academic degree from a undergraduate or graduate study program that has passed required registration examination administered by the commission on dietetic registration
Term
Digestion
Definition

Digestion is the process by which

food is broken down in the

gastrointestinal tract to release

nutrients in forms that the

bodies can absorb

Term

Choosemyplate.com

[image]

Definition
Choosemyplate.com is a visual pattern of the current basic five food groups, grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and protein arranged on a plate to indicate proportionate amounts of daily food choices.
Term
FDA approval
Definition

The following are guidelines

for FDA approval

Fat free = <0.5gms

Low fat = 3gms/100cal

Cholesterol free = <2mg

Calorie free = <5cal

Term
Calculate calories when grams are given
Definition
Take total grams of carbs and proteins and multiply by 4, multiply fats by 9 and add the three totals together to get total calories
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