BRAIN DUMP

Question 1

What is the energy value of Carbohydrate?

Answer 1

16 kJ/g

Question 2

What is the AMDR for Carbohydrate?

Answer 2

45–65%

Question 3

What type of carbohydrate sources are preferred?

Answer 3

Low-GI, high-fibre sources

Question 4

What is the energy value of Protein?

Answer 4

17 kJ/g

Question 5

What is the AMDR for Protein?

Answer 5

15–25%

Question 6

What role does Protein play in the body?

Answer 6

Supports tissue repair, satiety

Question 7

What is the energy value of Fat (total)?

Answer 7

37 kJ/g

Question 8

What is the AMDR for Fat?

Answer 8

20–35%

Question 9

What types of fats should be prioritized?

Answer 9

Unsaturated fats

Question 10

What is the recommended limit for Saturated Fat?

Answer 10

<10%

Question 11

What is the recommended limit for Trans Fat?

Answer 11

<1%

Question 12

What is the recommended limit for Added Sugar?

Answer 12

<10%

Question 13

What is the energy value of Alcohol?

Answer 13

29 kJ/g

Question 14

What is the guideline for Alcohol consumption?

Answer 14

≤10 standard drinks/week (NHMRC)

Question 15

What is the NRV for Protein in Adults (M/F)?

Answer 15

0.84 / 0.75 g/kg

Question 16

What is the NRV for Iron in Adults (M/F)?

Answer 16

8 / 18 mg

Question 17

What is the NRV for Calcium in Adults?

Answer 17

1000 mg

Question 18

What is the NRV for Folate in Adults?

Answer 18

400 µg

Question 19

What is the NRV for Iodine in Adults?

Answer 19

150 µg

Question 20

What is the NRV for Protein during Pregnancy?

Answer 20

~1.0 g/kg

Question 21

What is the NRV for Iron during Pregnancy?

Answer 21

27 mg

Question 22

What is the NRV for Folate during Pregnancy?

Answer 22

600 µg

Question 23

What is the BMI classification for Underweight?

Answer 23

<18.5 kg/m²

Question 24

What health risk is associated with a BMI of 25–29.9?

Answer 24

↑ CVD, T2DM risk

Question 25

What waist circumference indicates increased metabolic risk for Men?

Answer 25

≥94 cm

Question 26

What waist circumference indicates increased metabolic risk for Women?

Answer 26

≥80 cm

Question 27

What is the deficiency condition associated with Protein?

Answer 27

Marasmus, Kwashiorkor

Question 28

What is the common deficiency condition associated with Iron?

Answer 28

Anaemia

Question 29

What deficiency is linked to Folate?

Answer 29

Neural tube defects

Question 30

What condition is associated with Vitamin D deficiency?

Answer 30

Rickets, Osteomalacia

Question 31

What deficiency is linked to Calcium?

Answer 31

Osteoporosis

Question 32

What deficiency is associated with Iodine?

Answer 32

Goitre, Cretinism

Question 33

What is the recommended limit for Added Sugar to prevent chronic disease?

Answer 33

<10% total energy

Question 34

What is the recommended limit for Saturated Fat to prevent chronic disease?

Answer 34

<10% total energy

Question 35

What is the definition of Food Security?

Answer 35

Sufficient food supply exists

Question 36

What is one cause of food insecurity in Australia?

Answer 36

Cost, transport, housing, low income

Question 37

What are the main nutrients to focus on during Preconception?

Answer 37

Folate, Iron, Iodine

Question 38

What are the key nutrients during Infancy?

Answer 38

Iron, Vitamin D, Zinc

Question 39

What is the main concern during Toddler/Preschool stage?

Answer 39

Fussy eating, constipation

Question 40

What are the main nutrients of concern during Adolescence?

Answer 40

Iron, Calcium, Zinc

Question 41

What is the main concern for Older Adults regarding nutrition?

Answer 41

Sarcopenia, osteoporosis, dehydration

Question 42

The AMDR for Fat is _______.

Answer 42

[20–35%]

Question 43

The NRV for Calcium in Older Adults is _______.

Answer 43

[1300 mg]

Question 44

The recommended limit for Sodium is _______.

Answer 44

[<2000 mg/day]

Question 45

The definition of Access in food security is _______.

Answer 45

[Physical and financial ability to obtain food]