NUTR 125 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Mypyramid, Trans Fat, Saturated Fat
Document Summary
Dri"s- dietary reference intakes- developed for six nutrient groups. Designed for planning and assessing diets of healthy people. Meant to promote good health and reduce incidence of chronic disease. Cannot be used to determine deficiency- an evaluation using dietary, clinical, 1917- first food guide for general public. 1943- 7 food groups, does not suggest number of servings. 1956- the basic four, foundation diet- 1200-1400 kcal per day. Eat other foods to meet energy little guidance on calories, fats, sugars. Dietary guidelines for americans- suggested overall diet and lifestyle choices for health promotion. Foods and food components to decrease, specific lifestyle recommendations. Fda- in charge of labeling all food except meat and poultry products. Usda- regulates labeling of meat and poultry products. Dietary fats- provides info on nutrients that should be limited such as saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. % daily value- shown as a % of recommendation for a person consuming a 2000 kcal diet.
