ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Uptodate, Myplate, Nutrition
13 Oct 2016
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Dietary reference intakes (dri) include 4 values for nutrient intakes. Estimated average requirements (ear)- determines likelihood that nutrient intake is adequate in a pop. Recommended dietary allowances (rda)- used to ensure adequate intake of a nutrient in an individual. Adequate intake (ai)- used to assess nutrient adequacy when no rda is set. Tolerable upper intake levels (ul)- used to assess the likelihood of nutrient excess. Acceptable macronutrient distribution range (amdr)- intake ranges for energy yielding macronutrients that are consistent with good health, expressed as a % of total calories. Estimated energy requirement (eer)- average energy intake predicted to maintain current body weight in a healthy adult. We all need the same nutrients but not in the same amounts. The amounts needed vary based on such factors as: age, body size, gender, genetic traits, growth status. Make sure ^^ all adds up to 100% (no more, no less) Estimated energy requirement (eer)- average dietary energy intake to maintain energy balance.
