What do the nutrition survey results suggest about the nutritional status of ...

Answer to #1

Overall, survey results suggest that we are well nourished, but are generally over fat, under-exercised, and beset to some extent with nutrient deficiencies. Generally speaking, we do not consume enough fruits, vegetables, and dairy. We tend to be somewhat knowledgeable about nutrition, but our behaviors do not illustrate that.

Answer to #2

c

Answer to #3

The FAO and WHO recommendations are considered sufficient for the maintenance of health in nearly all people. They differ from the DRIs because they are based on slightly different judgment factors and serve different purposes. The FAO/WHO recommendations take into consideration people worldwide; however, for the most part, the various recommendations fall within the same general range.

Answer to #4

b

Answer to #5

The RDA is just one of the DRIs. The RDA is the average daily amount of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the nutrient needs of 97-98 of healthy individuals of a specific age and gender. The DRIs are a set of reference values for energy and nutrients that can be used for planning and assessing diets for healthy people. The DRIs include the Estimated Average Requirements, the Recommended Dietary Allowances, the Adequate Intakes, and the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels.

Answer to #6

b

Answer to #7

The NNMRRP surveys are grouped into five areas: nutritional status and nutrition-related health measurements; food and nutrient consumption; knowledge, attitudes, and behavior assessment; food composition and nutrient databases; and food supply determinations. Two examples illustrating their interrelatedness include: (1) An individual's health and nutritional status is influenced by his or her food intake, which includes the food prepared and eaten at home and away from the home. (2) Food intake is influenced by an individual's knowledge about the relationship between diet and health, use of supplements, nutrient requirements, and attitudes about food and dietary and health practices.