HNSC 1210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Red, Lactobacillus, Thiamine
2 Feb 2021
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Methods for food intake analysis: 3 methods that are commonly used by nutrition professionals to assess an individual"s food intake, each of which has advantages and disadvantages: diet recall: usually 24 hours. Client records what they eat/drink for 3-5 days. 3-5x/week, everyday client"s intake may change from day to day). Many nutrition professionals will compare the average daily intake to these guidelines to give a more accurate picture of adequacy: dietary reference intakes and canada"s food guide (cfg) The dris were developed jointly by canada and usa as nutrient standards for use in both countries. The dri committee has set values for each nutrient. The dris establish a number of values, each serving a different purpose. Rda (recommended dietary allowances): intake goals for individuals. Ai (adequate intakes): goals for individuals when insufficient scientific data exists to set a. Ear (estimated average requirements): intake goals for given stages of life and gender groups.
