Tag: DRI
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What are the differences between soluble and non-soluble fibers? How much fiber do you get on a daily basis? Calculate your dietary intake of fiber for a day, and compare this to the DRI recommendations listed in book 4. What are some ways that you could increase your fiber intake? What foods are high in fiber? What is the major difference between flax fiber and psyllium? Why do you think people have a hard time meeting the DRI recommendation for fiber? What are the health conditions that can arise from a chronic low fiber diet?
There are many different discussions we can have about carbohydrates – as they have recently become the focus of many different weight loss and diet theories, in addition to advertising and product claims. DQ 1: What type of carbohydrates do you consume on a regular basis? What are complex carbohydrates and how are they nutritionally…
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How much food would be needed to provide the additional energy needed in the third trimester based on the DRI? Hint: Use the ADA Exchange System to estimate the amount of food that would be needed.
Worksheet 4-2: Nutritional Requirements During Pregnancy Directions: Use the information in Chapter 4 to complete this worksheet. 1. Heidi, 28 years old, just found out she is pregnant. She weighs 134# and is 5’6.” Calculate her current BMI and recommend the amount of weight she should gain during her pregnancy. 2. How many calories per…