Questions and Answers
How does the amount of calcium in this 2000 cal menu compared to the DRI for 19 to 30-year-old males?
There is more calcium in the menu than the DRI.
This 2000 cal menu meets Ruben's DRI for all of the following except:
How does Ruben's intake from this 2000 cal menu compare to the tolerable upper intake level for sodium?
He ate 965 mg sodium more than the UL.
How many more grams of fiber would Ruben have needed to eat to meet his dietary fiber DRI of 38 g?
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What percent daily value for total fat did Ruben eat in this one day 2000 cal menu?
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How does Ruben's iron intake on this 2000 cal diet compare to his DRI?
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Which MyPlate group did Ruben exceed his servings for on this 2000 cal diet menu?
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How many empty calories did Ruben consume on this 2000 cal diet menu?
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At a 2892 cal pattern, how many oz equivalent from grains does MyPlate say Ruben should be eating per day?
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How many dry beans and peas should Ruben aim to eat weekly according to MyPlate?
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Study Notes
Calcium Intake
- DRI for calcium for 19 to 30-year-old males is 1000 mg.
- The calcium content of the 2000-calorie menu exceeds the DRI.
Vitamin D Intake
- The 2000-calorie menu meets DRI for all nutrients except Vitamin D.
Sodium Intake
- The tolerable upper intake level (UL) for sodium is 2300 mg.
- Ruben’s sodium intake was 965 mg above the UL.
Dietary Fiber Intake
- The DRI for dietary fiber is 38 g.
- Ruben's fiber intake fell short by 3 g to meet the DRI.
Total Fat Intake
- Daily value (DV) for total fat on a 2000-calorie diet is 65 g.
- Ruben consumed 111% of the daily value for total fat in his menu.
Iron Intake
- Ruben's iron intake was nearly double the required amount as per DRI.
MyPlate Group Servings
- Ruben exceeded his recommended servings in the Protein and Fruit categories on the 2000-calorie diet.
Empty Calories
- For a balanced diet, empty calories should not exceed 395 calories.
- Ruben's intake of empty calories was 333 calories.
Grain Intake
- Based on a 2892-calorie meal pattern, MyPlate recommends 10 oz equivalents from grains for Ruben daily.
Vegetable Variety Goals
- MyPlate suggests that Ruben should consume 2.5 cups of dry beans and peas weekly to meet veggie variety goals.
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Test your knowledge about Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and their application in a 2000-calorie menu. This quiz covers concepts related to calcium, vitamin D, and sodium intake levels. Ideal for students in health sciences or nutrition courses.
