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AI
Adequate Intake is the level that is expected to exceed the average requirement for that nutrient, which may cover the needs of more than 98% of individuals, but it may cover far fewer. |
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DRI
Dietary Reference Intakes are the new reference values used by the Food and Nutrition Board for planning and assessing dietary intakes of healthy people. They are an umbrella for the RDA, AI, UL, and EAR. |
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DV
Daily Values is the term used on nutrition labels for Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) and Daily Reference Values (DRVs) values, are the daily dietary intake standards for the diet. RDI- are used for vitamins and minerals and reflect the population-adjusted mean of the RDA or ESADDI. DRV - is used for fat, carbohydrate, fiber, protein, cholesterol, sodium and potassium and are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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EAR
Estimated Average Requirements are the level sufficient to meet the requirements of 50% of the individuals in the age and gender groups. |
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ESADDI
Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake - are intake levels in which no RDA has been established. |
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration, governmental agency responsible for regulation laws governing food and drugs. |
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g/kg bw /d
Grams per kilograms of body weight per day |
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HDL
High density lipoprotein; sometimes referred to as "good" cholesterol |
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IOC
International Olympic Committee |
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IU
International unit |
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kg
Kilogram; 1 kg = 1,000 grams
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LCT
Long-chained triglycerides, a fatty acid chain greater than 12 carbons long |
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LDL
Low density lipoprotein; sometimes referred to as "bad" cholesterol |
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LOAEL
Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level |
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mcg
Microgram = 0.001 of one gram |
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MCT
Medium-chained triglycerides, the fatty acid chain had 6-10 carbons, they are easier absorbed than LCT |
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mg
Milligram = 0.001 of one gram |
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NAD
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, part of a co-enzyme with niacin in reactions in which the end product is energy |
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NAPD
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate - part of a co-enzyme with niacin in reactions in which the end product is energy. |
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NGBs
National Governing Bodies |
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NOAEL
No Observed Adverse Effects Level |
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RDA
Recommended Dietary Allowances are the levels that are sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97 to 98%) individuals in specific age and gender groups. |
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UL
Tolerable Upper Intake Level, the highest level of a daily nutrient intake that will likely show no risk of negative health effects in almost all individuals in the general population. |
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USOC
United States Olympic Committee |
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