human nutrition quiz 2

What does it mean if a nutrient does not have a tolerable upper intake level?

Insufficient data exist to establish a value.

Which of the following dietary reference intakes (DRI) values is most commonly used in research and for public policy making?

Estimated Average Requirements (EAR)

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) committee recommends a diet that provides _____ % of its calories from fat.

20-35

The RDA for calcium for adults between the ages of 19 and 50 years is 1,000 mg. Based on this, what assumption can be made about calcium?

There is no AI value for calcium.

What is the purpose of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

To maintain health and prevent disease in healthy people

Which foods are oversupplied by the current U.S. diet?

refined grains

Charles eats a typical U.S. diet. Based on what you know about the nutrient content of the typical U.S. diet, which of the following nutrients is most likely oversupplied in his diet?

sodium

What is the best way for a person to consume energy and essential nutrients in adequate and balanced amounts?

Choose foods with a high nutrient density from each food group.

What should vegetarians remember when planning a healthful diet using the USDA Eating Patterns?

The vegetable group contains legumes, which can be counted as protein foods.

The percentages of the daily values in the updated label on food packages are given in terms of a person requiring _____ calories each day.

2000