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NHM 101 Exam 1 Students also studied Save ATI RN NUTRITION PRACTICE A EX ... Teacher 129 terms Theatre416 Preview State food safety Practice exam Teacher 79 terms Chelsea_Cloud67 Preview NUR155 EXAM 2 Teacher 105 terms mayodicliffe Preview Nutritio Teacher era Practice questions for this set Learn 1 / 7 Study with Learn variety!! choose whole fruit over fruit juice limit fruits with sofat choose frozen, fresh, canned with light/no syrup six classes of nutrients 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Lipids (fats) 4.Vitamins 5. Minerals 6. Water Categories of Nutrients Essential, Nonessential, Nonnutrient Choose an answer 1 Food Group 1: Fruits 2 six classes of nutrients 3 Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) 4 Nonnutrient Don't know?

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Essential nutrient MUST be obtained from food, need from outside body Nonessential nutrient can be synthesized by body Nonnutrient compounds that do not fit 6 classes- phytochemicals: compounds in plants Energy from food 1 g Carb: 4 kcal 1 g Protein: 4 kcal 1 g Lipid: 9 kcal 1 g Alcohol: 7 kcal Energy Density calorie content per weight, measure of energy food provides relative to the weight of the food. low=more food for less calories (want, egg) high=less food for more calories (donut) Nutrient Density measure of nutrients a food provides relative to the weight of the food high=more nutrients for fewest calories (want, whole, organic foods) Nutrition Calculations practice different examples Dietary Reference Intakes used to assess dietary intake, applies to most healthy people, encompasses 4 types of recs, not minimal requirements, goals should be met with food, Adequate Intake (AI) only established when RDA cannot be determined. Based on observed intake of nutrient by healthy people. (for individual, not population) Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) estimated amount to meet HALF of healthy individuals. For groups and populations. Used by dietitians to plan diets for POPULATIONS. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) average daily dietary intake of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the requirement of NEARLY ALL (97-98%) healthy persons. (for individual, not population) Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) highest intake level that DOES NOT have risks. For individual not population Dietary Guidelines renewed every 5 years, jointly creted by USDA and HH, dietitians, physicians, health professionals 1. Balance Calories to maintain weight 2. Reduce certain foods 3. Increase certain foods and nutrients 4. Balance healthy eating patterns DG 2. Reduce certain foods daily sodium intake cal intake from solid fats and added sugars refined grains alcohol in moderation cal from sat fatty acids

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