NUSCTX 10 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Myplate, Nutrient Density, Nutrigenomics

• School: Berkeley
• Department: Nutritional Sciences And Toxicology
• Course: NUSCTX 10
• Professor: Robert Ryan

Document Summary

Note: this review guide outlines major topics covered in lectures, discussion, and the required reading. It is meant to help you organize course material and study efficiently and is therefore in no way exhaustive. The study of how diet affects genes and how genetic variation can affect the impact of nutrients on. Organized food groups in pyramid shape to emphasize relative contribution of each group more should be consumed form larger food groups at bottom. The dris (dietary reference intakes) are energy and nutrient recommendations that have replaced the rdas. Recommended dietary allowances (rdas) also recommend specific amounts of nutrients for individuals. Pancreas: releases bicarbonate to neutralize intestinal contents produces enzymes that digest carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dga the dietary guidelines for americans are a set of diet and lifestyle recommendations designed to promote health and reduce chronic disease risks. Adequate nutrients within calorie needs weight management physical activity food groups to.