Tutorial 2

Which is the most poorly nourished population with respect to the nutrient (note that EAR refers to Estimated Average Requirement)?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) are recommended as targets for intake to ensure that an individual is almost certain of meeting his/her nutrient requirements?

• a

• b

• c

• d

The recommended EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) for a nutrient is the amount estimated to meet the needs of what % percentage of individuals in the selected gender and life-stage group?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following statements regarding RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances)

is FALSE?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which statement regarding Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) is TRUE?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Consider the following product which lists the ingredients and their %:

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which one of the following is true about early nutritional recommendations made in the Canada?

• a

• b

• c

• d

What are the factors used to calculate the Estimated Energy Requirements (EERs)?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Key messages in Canada’s Food Guide regarding food choices include all but:

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is a purpose of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

• a

• b

• c

• d