FCS 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Saturated Fat, Dietary Reference Intake, Trans Fat
8 Sep 2016
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Separated by influential factors: sex, age, genetics, medication, etc. Dris are estimates in a healthy population. Expert review committee reviews available evidence: review literature. Meets requirements for of healthy people in each age and sex. Nutrient intake goals for individuals: meets requirements for 97% of all individuals. Rda can only exist if ear does. Lack of research to support rda because no ear exists. Only ais for infants 0-6 months: based on the nutrients in breast milk. Highest level of usual daily nutrient intake likely to be safe. Not all nutrients have a ul: insufficient research. Unlikely to reach with foods: more likely to run into issues with supplements. Mathematical equations: takes into account age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity levels. Acceptable macronutrients distribution range (amdr: carbohydrates: 46%-65, lipids: 20-35, protein: 10-35% Dietary guidelines for americans: revised every five years, 2015 just released, goal is to promote health and reduce disease.
