[2054A/B] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 13 pages long Study Guide!

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2054A/B
• Professor: Foley

Document Summary

Nutrient recommendations are used for measuring people"s energy and nutrient intakes. Nutrient recommendations for energy, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals and water come from the dietary reference intakes (dri) Dietary reference intakes: reports containing a set of five lists of values (rda, ai, ul, ear, amdr) for measuring the nutrient intakes of healthy people in canada and us. Recommended dietary allowance (rda)- nutrient intake goals, meets the needs of healthy people (97-98%) Adequate intakes (ai)- nutrient intake goals, recommended average daily nutrient intake, assumed to be adequate, set whenever scientific data is insufficient for an rda. Tolerable upper intake levels (ul)- highest average daily nutrient intake level that is like to pose no risk of danger. Estimated average requirements (ear)- average daily nutrient intake estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals. Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (admr)- values for carb, fat, and protein as percents of total daily caloric intake, ensuring energy and reducing chronic diseases.