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What is the definition of appetite?
What is the definition of appetite?
What triggers appetite?
What triggers appetite?
What is the purpose of Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)?
What is the purpose of Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)?
What does the My Plate graphic depict as the largest portion?
What does the My Plate graphic depict as the largest portion?
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Is BMI an accurate assessment of someone's health?
Is BMI an accurate assessment of someone's health?
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Study Notes
Appetite and Nutrition
- Appetite is the desire to eat food, which is regulated by a complex system involving hormonal and neurological signals.
- Appetite is triggered by various factors, including hunger, emotional state, and environmental cues.
- Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) are the daily nutrient intake levels established by the National Academy of Sciences to meet the nutritional needs of healthy individuals.
- The purpose of RDA is to provide a standard for evaluating the adequacy of diets and to guide nutrition policy.
Diet and Nutrition Guidelines
- The My Plate graphic depicts the largest portion as grains, emphasizing the importance of whole grains in a balanced diet.
- The My Plate graphic divides the plate into four sections: fruits, vegetables, protein, and grains, to illustrate the recommended proportions of each food group.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
- BMI is a widely used measurement to assess weight status, calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters.
- BMI is not an accurate assessment of someone's health, as it does not account for muscle mass, body composition, or other factors that can influence health.
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Description
Test your knowledge of nutrition with this study guide for Exam #2, covering definitions of hunger, appetite, energy, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Explore the physiological and psychological aspects of eating, and understand the role of various triggers such as sight, smell, emotions, and culture.
