Nutrition and Dietary Guidelines

Acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges

• Ranges of recommended dietary intake for a particular macronutrient energy source that are intended to help people achieve a balanced, healthy diet.

• Specific guidelines for the amount of vitamins and minerals needed daily.

• The total number of calories one should consume in a day.

• A method for calculating body mass index (BMI).

MyPlate

• USDA food guidance system.

• A type of exercise program.

• A dietary supplement brand.

• A cooking technique.

Tolerable upper intake level (UL)

• Maximum level of ongoing daily intake for a nutrient that is unlikely to cause harm to most people.

• Minimum level of daily intake for a nutrient that is essential for health.

• Recommended daily allowance for vitamins and minerals.

• Upper limit of nutrient intake that can cause adverse effects in some individuals.

Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)

• The average daily intake of a nutrient required to meet the needs of most healthy individuals.

• The maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without adverse effects.

• The minimum amount of a nutrient required to prevent deficiency diseases.

• The total amount of nutrients needed for optimal health in a year.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Provides information and advice that promotes health through improved nutrition and physical activity.

• Suggests a diet high in processed foods and sugars.

• Recommends avoiding all forms of physical activity.

• Encourages the consumption of only organic foods.

Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

• A nutrient recommendation estimated to meet the needs of 50 percent of the people in a defined group.

• A guideline for the maximum intake of a nutrient to avoid toxicity.

• A recommendation for daily nutrient intake for all individuals regardless of age or gender.

• A standard measure of nutrient intake for athletes only.

Nutrient dense

• Provide vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components and have little or no saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium.

• High in calories and low in nutrients.

• Contains a large amount of added sugars and sodium.

• Rich in saturated fats and low in vitamins.

Food journal

• A record of the kinds and amounts of foods and beverages consumed for a given time.

• A list of recipes for healthy meals.

• A diary for tracking exercise routines.

• A guide for meal planning and grocery shopping.

Chronic disease risk reduction intake (CDRR)

• A nutrient intake that is expected to reduce the risk of developing chronic disease.

• A type of exercise regimen designed to improve cardiovascular health.

• A dietary supplement that guarantees weight loss.

• A method of cooking that enhances nutrient absorption.

Daily values

• Recommended nutrient intakes developed to represent the needs of a typical individual.

• A measure of the total calories consumed in a day.

• The maximum amount of a nutrient that can be consumed without adverse effects.

• Guidelines for physical activity levels for adults.