Health and Nutrition (chapters 1-3)

3 key principles of a healthy diet

Balance, Variety, and Moderation.

Recommendations for nutrient intake issued by U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

The average amount of nutrients required for 50% of people and gender.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

The average amount of nutrients that meets the needs of 97 to 98% of the population.

Adequate Intake (AI)

A scientific estimate for nutrient intake when RDA cannot be determined.

Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)

The highest amount of a nutrient unlikely to cause harm when taken daily.

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)

Recommended range of intake for macronutrients: Carbohydrates: 49-65%, Fat: 20-35%, Protein: 10-35%.

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

The amount of daily energy needed for an individual.

Nutrition Facts Panel

A label on food products that provides information on nutrients and helps guide food choices.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Document providing dietary and lifestyle advice.

Estimated average Requirement

What’s does EAR stand for?

Recommended dietary allowance

What does RDA stand for?

Adequate Intake

What does AI mean?