Lecture 3Learning ObjectivesBe able to identify 6 classes of nutrients and their energy contentBe able to define EAR, RDA and ULKnow the difference in terms of population percentages and its usesKnow the Daily Value as seen on food labelNutrientsChemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function6 Essential nutrientsCarbohydratesNeed 4 kcal/gFats and oilsNeed 9 kcal/gProteinsNeed 4 kcal/gVitaminsMineralsWater(Last 3 nutrients are required in small amounts, doesn’t provide energy)EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)Avg daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirements of 50% of the populationRDA (recommended dietary allowance)Avg daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirements for 97-98% of the populationThe majority of the populationUL (upper tolerable intake levels)Good level of something before it becomes toxicWill use of sodiumReview Questions to ask yourself:1) What are the diseases in which nutrition plays a roleWhat one is the leading cause of death in the US?2) What are the steps involved in the scientific method?Know the limitations of different types of studies3) What are the 6 groups of nutrients?4) How many kcal are in a gram of fat, carbohydrates, and protein?5) What is the basis of the daily of the daily value as seen on a nutrition label?Exam Question:Which of the studies cannot show cause and effect?Answer: case control studies and observational studiesNutrition 130 1st EditionLecture 3Learning Objectives- Be able to identify 6 classes of nutrients and their energy content- Be able to define EAR, RDA and UL o Know the difference in terms of population percentages and its useso Know the Daily Value as seen on food labelNutrients- Chemicals found in foods that are critical to human growth and function 6 Essential nutrients- Carbohydrates o Need 4 kcal/g- Fats and oilso Need 9 kcal/g- Proteins o Need 4 kcal/g- Vitamins - Minerals - Water (Last 3 nutrients are required in small amounts, doesn’t provide energy)EAR (Estimated Average Requirement)- Avg daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirements of 50% of the population RDA (recommended dietary allowance)- Avg daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirements for 97-98% of the populationo The majority of the populationThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. UL (upper tolerable intake levels)- Good level of something before it becomes toxic- Will use of sodium Review Questions to ask yourself:- 1) What are the diseases in which nutrition plays a roleo What one is the leading cause of death in the US?- 2) What are the steps involved in the scientific method?o Know the limitations of different types of studies- 3) What are the 6 groups of nutrients?- 4) How many kcal are in a gram of fat, carbohydrates, and protein?- 5) What is the basis of the daily of the daily value as seen on a nutrition label? Exam Question:- Which of the studies cannot show cause and effect?o Answer: case control studies and observational
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