Nutrition Chapter 2 Flashcards

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A state of excess nutrients and calories in the diet

<p>Reference values for essential nutrients needed to maintain good health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The average nutrient needed for 50% of individuals in an age and gender group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The average amount of a nutrient that meets the needs of 97-98% of individuals in a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximate amount of a nutrient that groups of similar individuals are consuming</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The highest amount of a nutrient that can be consumed daily without harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level at which exposure to a substance becomes harmful</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthy range of intakes for energy-containing nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amount of daily energy needed to maintain healthy body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual diagrams providing food recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tool depicting food groups using a mealtime visual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship of one food group to another in a diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount of nutrients per calorie in a food</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A measurement of calories in food compared to its weight or volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Area on the food label that lists specific nutrients per serving</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Established reference levels of nutrients based on a 2,000 calorie diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims on labels that describe the level of a nutrient in a food product</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims that describe the relationship between a food and a health condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims describing how a nutrient affects the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foods that have a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plant chemicals that can reduce disease risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compounds in animal food products beneficial to human health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing all essential nutrients and energy to maintain health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing food groups in proportion to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Control of energy intake to encourage healthy weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consuming reasonable amounts of nutrients for many calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diet planning tools grouping foods by calories and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrient density = The amount of nutrients per calorie in a food Moderation = Providing foods within set limits Variety = Providing a wide selection of foods from each food group Malnutrition = Any condition caused by excessive or deficient nutrient intake</p> Signup and view all the answers