Midterm Review Question 1- Tools of a Healthy Diet

 

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Directions

 

Now that we have all had a chance to share our thoughts regarding food choices, healthy diets and the nutrient composition of foods, let’s take some time to discuss the tools for a healthy diet in more detail in our first midterm review question assignment.

 

We have discussed the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and reviewed the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR).  This is our chance to elaborate on the following discussion questions posed in our discussion assignment:

How would you describe the difference between an EAR and RDA to a friend?

 

Why do you think many of the micronutrients do not have RDAs but instead Adequate Intakes (AIs)?

 

Please do your best here. It is okay to make a first attempt and discuss gaps in your knowledge or areas you may need to research further.  You will have a chance to revise your answer for full credit.

Great Work! (10 pts): Adequately defines EAR and RDA and explain their purpose and how they are used.

Mentions the risk of inadequacy and the risk of adverse effects (see section 8.4 in your textbook and the associated lecture and slides).  Defines AI and thoroughly discusses AIs and micronutrients.

Good Discussion (6 pts, but able to be revised to 10 points): Discussion mentions the dietary reference intakes but does not adequately explain EAR, RDA or AI.  The discussion does not include a comparison of the EAR and RDA and/or doesn’t thoroughly discuss risk of inadequacy or adverse effects.  The discussion mentions micronutrients but doesn’t explain why they are more likely to have an AI rather than an RDA.

Try Again (3 pts):  The discussion doesn’t adequately define EAR, RDA or AI or include any of the comparisons or associated risks/adverse effects mentioned.  The discussion does not mention micronutrients.