HUN 2201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Dietary Fiber, Nutrient Density, Body Fat Percentage

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Course: HUN 2201
• Professor: Kowalewska Agata

Document Summary

Become familiar with the following terminology; know the definitions, limitations and specific circumstances if any for use of the term. If applicable learn the classifications and examples: processed food, anecdotal evidence, nutrient density, energy density, placebo, nutrigenomics, Dri, rda, ear, ai, ul, amdr, eer, dv, heartburn, probiotics, prebiotics, dietary fiber, glycemic index, anthropometric measurements. Processed food- a food that has been specifically treated or changed from its natural state. Anecdotal evidence- information based on a story of a personal experience. Nutrient density- an evaluation of the nutrient content of a food in comparison to the calories it provides. Energy density- the amount of energy a food provides in comparison to the calories in the food. Placebo- a fake medicine or supplement that is indistinguishable in appearance from the real thing, used to disguise the control and experimental groups in an experiment.