Nutrion

Is wine good for you ?

Yes is moderation. Some links to breast CA.
Who determines nutrtional policy ?

USDA
How frequently are guidlines updated ?

Q 5years
When is the next Guidelines do ?

2015
What group is not covered by the Guidelines ?

Children less than 2 yrs of age .
what are 2 focuses of dietary guidelines ?

deficency and obesity HTN type 2 dm
what is RDA

RDA is the average daily nutrient requirement for healthy individuals
DRI dietary reference index

set of nutrition reference values for USA and Canada for healthy people
nutrients are ?

chemicals found in foods crtical for human growth
Macro nutrients

carbs fats proteins
Six groups of essentila nutrients

carbs fats proteins vitamins minerals and water
K cal

the amount of energy to raise 1 Kg of water 1 degree centigrade
carbs calories

4 kcal per gram
fat calories

9 kcal per gm
properties of minerals

no carbon not broken down by digestion not broken down by heat or light
daily need of major minerals

100 mg per day chem 20 items
minor minerals need

less than 100 mg a day iron copper zinc
estimated average requirement

the amount of nutrient intake of half the healthy individuals particular to lifestyle and age group

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Nutrion

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Nutrition review

Updated

2011-11-25T03:01:35Z