[NFSC 100] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (104 pages long!)
29 Nov 2016
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Amount of heat energy needed to raise the temp of one kilogram of water by 1 degree celsius. Umbrella term for: rda: recommended dietary allowances, ear: estimated average requirement, ai: adequate intake, ul: upper limit. Recommended intakes for speci c nutrients to prevent de ciency and chronic disease. Requirement for each individual nutrient in order to be healthy. Do not calculate it for energy because the safety buffer can cause obesity. Look at large populations to see how much they ingest. For a nutrient: average need for the group (sex, age, activity level, add 30-50% to cover the needs of nearly everyone, may add more to account for absorption. For energy: set up average amount needed by a group, based on height weight age etc. If you consistently consume less than recommended you will be of risk for a de ciency. Consuming greatly in excess it will be harmful. Translating science for the development of dietary guidelines:
