Nutritional Concepts and Definitions

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What is the term for nutrient levels set for nutrients which lack evidence to develop an EAR or RDA based on the observed intake of the nutrient in healthy individuals?

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Adequate Intake (AI)

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acid

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What is the essential nutrient in the form of sugar, starch or fiber; composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen; main source of energy for the body?

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Carbohydrate

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What is a protein containing all nine essential amino acids called?

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Complete Protein

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What are proteins which can be paired in order to form a complete protein; categories include grains, legumes, nuts and seeds?

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Complementary Proteins

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What is the general term describing a set of reference values used to plan and assess the diet of healthy people?

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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

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What are proteins which act as catalysts in essential body processes called?

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Enzyme

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What is the nutrient which must be consumed through food because the body cannot manufacture it at all or in adequate amounts for proper maintenance and functioning?

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Essential Nutrient

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What are amino acids which cannot be manufactured by the body; ten for children and nine for adults called?

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Essential Amino Acid

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What is the average daily nutrient intake level for half of the healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group called?

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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)