[2054A/B] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 53 pages long Study Guide!

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

Document Summary

Nutrient intake standards for healthy people set by nutrition experts in canada and the u. s. Comprised of 4 lists of values and amdr: estimated average requirements (ear) Population-wide averages for given life stages and gender used for nutrition research and policy making. Avg nutrient intake to meet requirements of half of healthy individuals: recommended dietary allowances (rda) Avg. daily nutrient needs for 97-98% of healthy people- derived from ear. Nutrient intake goal: adequate intakes (ai) Nutrient intake goal if data is not sufficient to determine rda: tolerable upper intake levels (ul) Highest avg. daily intake level that is not likely to have adverse effects on health. Preventative, but there is a margin of safety above and below intake levels. Do(cid:374)"t k(cid:374)o(cid:449) ho(cid:449) (cid:373)u(cid:272)h is a(cid:272)tuall(cid:455) to(cid:454)i(cid:272) to (cid:271)odies. On average, 100% rda or ai will result in adequate intake over time. Values at levels to help prevent chronic diseases. Values reflect daily intakes on average over time.