NSC 310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dietary Reference Intake, Lycopene, Myplate
15 Nov 2017
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A phytochemical such as lycopene is an essential nutrient? false. Nutrient- a chemical substance obtained from foods and used in body to provide energy, structural materials, and regulating agents to support growth, maintenance, and repair f the body"s tissues. nutrients may also reduce the risks of some diseases. A set of nutrient intake values for healthy people used for planning and assessing diets. Recommended dietary allowance - amount of nutrient needed to meet the requirements of almost all (98%) of the healthy population. Can be used for assessing individual intake. About of healthy individuals will have needs met. Can be used to assess population intakes, but not individual intakes. Energy is not eaten directly( such as calcium or vitamin c) Set of nutrient intake for healthy people used for planning and assessing diets. Pro= controlled conditions; can apply findings to some groups of humans.
