Food Groups
Dairy
Released every 5 years as a guide for Americans to have a healthy lifestyle
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%-98%) healthy people
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Total calories nutrition facts are based off of
2000
kale, salmon, dark chocolate, sardines, garlic, potatoes, seaweed, liver, shellfish, blueberries, egg yolks
Noodles
Grains
1st Dietary Guideline of 2020-2025
Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage
amount of beneficial nutrients in a food product
Nutrient Density
200 calories in 1 serving, package has a total of 3 servings. How many total calories in the package
600
What is the name of the organization who regulates nutrition labels? Abbreviation or full name
FDA
Steak
Protein
2nd Dietary Guideline
Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.
guide to the nutrients in one serving of food
% Daily Value
Food contains 25% DV of fiber. How many servings are needed to meet daily requirements of fiber
4
How does RDA compare in males vs females
Males typically have bigger allowances in calorie consumption
Carrots
Vegetables
3rd Dietary Guideline
Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits.
maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
This has been made bigger and put in bold font on the new nutrition labels
This part of the egg has the most nutritional value
yolk
Watermelon
Fruit
4th Dietary Guideline
Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages.
established when evidence is insufficient to develop an RDA and is set at a level assumed to ensure nutritional adequacy.
Adequate Intake (AI)
Nutrition labels are now required to include this information that they previously weren't
total grams of added sugar
Too much vitamin c can lead to this
Kidney stones