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Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids [With CD-ROM]
Contributor(s): Institute of Medicine (Author), Food and Nutrition Board (Author), Standing Committee on the Scientific Eva (Author)
ISBN: 030908525X     ISBN-13: 9780309085250
Publisher: National Academies Press
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2005
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Annotation: Part of the authoritative series on reference values for nutrient intakes, this new release establishes a set of reference values for dietary energy and the macronutrients: carbohydrate (sugars and starches), fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein, and amino acids. This book expands upon and replaces the Recommended Dietary Allowances and the Recommended Nutrient Intakes (published in the U.S. and Canada, respectively), drawing together and updating the information provided in both volumes--and including additional reference values based on the needs of many users. The book highlights the evidence relating intakes of specific macronutrients to reducing the risk of chronic disease and maintaining health. It includes a substantial review of the role of daily physical activity in sustaining fitness and health. The report discusses appropriate uses of the dietary reference intakes in assessing and planning diets, including examples for energy and for many of the macronutrients. Among several new features are estimated energy requirements at four levels of energy expenditure, energy values for different types of activities, recommended levels of specific amino acids, and definitions for dietary fiber, functional fiber, and total fiber. The committee also outlines a research agenda for advancing understanding of human energy and macronutrient requirements. This book will be an invaluable reference for nutritionists, nutrition researchers, and food manufacturers.
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Nutrition
Dewey: 613.2
LCCN: 2004031026
Physical Information: 2.09" H x 6.08" W x 8.92" (3.11 lbs) 1331 pages
 
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Responding to the expansion of scientific knowledge about the roles of nutrients in human health, the Institute of Medicine has developed a new approach to establish Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and other nutrient reference values. The new title for these values Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), is the inclusive name being given to this new approach. These are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes applicable to healthy individuals in the United States and Canada. This new book is part of a series of books presenting dietary reference values for the intakes of nutrients. It establishes recommendations for energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein, and amino acids. This book presents new approaches and findings which include the following:

  • The establishment of Estimated Energy Requirements at four levels of energy expenditure
  • Recommendations for levels of physical activity to decrease risk of chronic disease
  • The establishment of RDAs for dietary carbohydrate and protein
  • The development of the definitions of Dietary Fiber, Functional Fiber, and Total Fiber
  • The establishment of Adequate Intakes (AI) for Total Fiber
  • The establishment of AIs for linolenic and a-linolenic acids
  • Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges as a percent of energy intake for fat, carbohydrate, linolenic and a-linolenic acids, and protein
  • Research recommendations for information needed to advance understanding of macronutrient requirements and the adverse effects associated with intake of higher amounts

Also detailed are recommendations for both physical activity and energy expenditure to maintain health and decrease the risk of disease.