Nutrition Energy Requirements

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What is the recommended percentage of carbohydrate intake in the AMDR?

8-10%

20-35%

45-65% (correct)

70-80%

During which period is maternal nutritional status considered crucial for the health of both mother and baby?

Old age

Adolescence

Infancy

Pregnancy (correct)

What is the minimum amount of milk a mother should produce daily during the first 6 months for breastfeeding?

<750g

>750g (correct)

1000g

750g

Which group is considered vulnerable to malnutrition due to increased special nutritional requirements?

Adolescents Signup and view all the answers

What consequence is associated with poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy?

Increased risk of stillbirths Signup and view all the answers

What are the first two trimesters of pregnancy characterized by in terms of tissue change?

Anabolic phase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting prenatal nutrition?

Genetic predisposition Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical reason for weight gain during pregnancy?

Support tissue formation for the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What unit is commonly used to measure food energy?

Kilojoules Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when estimating human energy requirements?

Age of the individual Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of daily total energy does Basal Metabolism (BM) typically represent?

45 to 70% Signup and view all the answers

Which component of energy requirement involves the least variability in energy expenditure?

Basal metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Energy balance is achieved when dietary energy intake is equal to which of the following?

Total energy expenditure Signup and view all the answers

What additional energy cost must be considered during pregnancy?

Energy cost of tissue synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components of energy requirement is influenced most by personal lifestyle choices?

Physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that influences energy requirements in children?

Age and growth rate Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the extra energy requirements during pregnancy?

The growth of the foetus and placenta Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes BMR changes with age?

BMR becomes lower during old age Signup and view all the answers

What primarily differentiates energy requirements between men and women?

Muscle mass Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Nutritional Requirements is correct?

Iron needs increase for women of childbearing age. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) represent?

Nutrient intake satisfying 50% of the population's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?

The daily intake for almost all healthy individuals Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LRNI) signify?

The nutrient requirement of only 2.5% of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Nutritional Adequacy Ratio (NAR) Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the Adequate Intake level?

It is based on estimates from healthy individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor significantly influences Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

Body composition Signup and view all the answers

Which group is most likely to benefit from the Upper Tolerable Nutrient Intake Level?

The general population. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR)?

Specifies the proportion of energy intake from macronutrients. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)?

Dietary preferences Signup and view all the answers

What is required for effective diet planning for an adult?

Incorporating dietary diversity and affordability. Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence is NOT used to establish Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)?

Clinical trials on nutrient toxicity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria is NOT part of selecting food items for diet planning?

Social media trends Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Energy Measurement

Food energy is measured in units known as kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal).
One kilocalorie equals 4.18400 kilojoules.

Energy Balance

Different individuals require varying amounts of energy.
Energy expenditure varies based on activity level.
Maintaining a balance between energy intake and energy expenditure is crucial.

Energy Requirements

Energy requirement refers to the necessary amount to maintain health, growth, and an appropriate level of physical activity.
Energy balance is achieved when energy intake equals total energy expenditure, adjusted for growth in children and pregnant women, and lactation.

Components of Energy Requirements

Basal Metabolism: Essential life functions like cell function, enzyme and hormone synthesis, protein transport, maintaining body temperature, and the functioning of the heart, lungs, and brain.
Represents 45-70% of daily energy expenditure.
Metabolic Response to Food: Energy required for food ingestion, digestion, nutrient absorption, and transport.
Physical Activity: The most variable and second largest component of daily energy expenditure after BMR.
Growth: Energy is needed to synthesize growing tissues and for energy deposition in those tissues.
Pregnancy: Extra energy is needed for fetal growth, placenta development, and maternal tissue growth.
Lactation: Energy is required for milk production and the energy content of the secreted milk.

Changes in Energy Requirements with Age

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) depends on the mass of metabolically active tissue (muscle) in the body.
Changes in body composition with age significantly affect energy requirements.
BMR is higher during childhood and adolescence and decreases with age.

Sex Differences in Energy Requirements

Men tend to have greater muscle mass than women.
Women have a higher body fat content, resulting in a slightly lower BMR per unit total body weight.

Nutritional Requirements

Nutritional requirements refer to the amount of each nutrient needed for optimal health.
Requirements are unique to each nutrient and vary based on individual and life stage needs.

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)

Quantitative estimates for nutrient intake used for planning and assessing diets of healthy individuals.
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): An estimate of the average requirement for a particular nutrient that meets 50% of the population's needs.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): The daily intake that meets the needs of almost all (97.5%) healthy individuals within a specific age and sex group. Primarily used for protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LRNI): The minimum amount of a nutrient sufficient for only 2.5% of the population. The majority of the population requires more.
Adequate Intake (AI): Based on observed intake levels in healthy populations, providing sufficient nutrient levels with no deficiency risk and below toxicity levels.
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): The maximum intake from food that is unlikely to pose health risks for almost all healthy individuals in an age and sex-specific group.

Scientific Basis for Establishing DRIs

Observations of intakes in healthy populations.
Epidemiological research findings.
Animal experiments.
Biochemical measurements.

Diet Planning for Adults in a Group

Selection Criteria for Food Items:
- Meeting calorie requirements.
- Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR).
- Dietary diversity (at least 3 food types).
- Food availability in the market.
- Individual health conditions.
- Physiological status.
- Personal likes/dislikes.
- Affordability.

Determining Energy Need

Estimated Energy Requirement (EER): Average dietary energy intake needed to maintain energy balance based on age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity level.

Determining Nutrient Needs for Macronutrients

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR): Describes the portion of energy intake that should come from each macronutrient.
Recommended AMDR Ranges:
- Carbohydrate: 45-65%
- Fat: 20-35%
- Protein: 8-10%

Nutritional Requirements During Critical Periods

Vulnerable Groups: Pregnancy, lactation, infancy, adolescence, and old age are periods with increased vulnerability to malnutrition due to special needs and potential inadequacy.
Intergenerational Impact: Nutritional status during these critical periods can have lasting impacts on the next generation.

Pregnancy

Physiological Pregnancy: Characterized by a healthy baby with appropriate weight, sufficient and high-quality milk production for exclusively breastfed infants in the first six months, and no maternal nutritional depletion.
Factors Influencing Prenatal Nutrition: Nutritional status before and during pregnancy, maternal age (adolescents need more calories), and parity (number of previous pregnancies).

Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy

Increased Requirements: Energy and nutrients are required for the development of the placenta, fetus, amniotic fluid, and increased tissue in the uterus, blood volume, breasts, and fat deposition. BMR also increases.
Importance of Adequate Nutrition: Adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy is crucial for its progress and outcome.

Pre-Pregnancy Weight and Pregnancy Outcomes

Strong correlation between pre-pregnancy weight, weight gain during pregnancy, and pregnancy mortality.
Negative pregnancy outcomes like abortions, stillbirths, fetal malformations, perinatal, infant, and maternal morbidity and mortality, impaired growth, and psychomotor development are more common in poorly nourished women.

Weight Gain in Pregnancy

Essential for the well-being of the developing fetus.
First Two Trimesters: Anabolic phase characterized by growth of breasts, uterus/placenta, amniotic fluid production, increased blood volume, and fat deposition.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to food energy measurement, including kilojoules and kilocalories. Explore how energy balance is maintained through understanding individual energy requirements and the components of energy expenditure, such as basal metabolism and metabolic response to food.