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Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.

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the average calorie intake that is predicted to maintain energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined gender, age, weight, height, and physical activity level

nutrient dense

control of consumption of energy; a feature of a sound diet plan

adequacy

a set of reference values for energy and nutrients that can be used for planning and assessing diets for healthy people

EER

a range of intakes for a particular energy source that is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease while providing adequate intakes of essential nutrients

variety

the average amount of a nutrient that appears to be adequate for individuals when there is not sufficient scientific research to calculate an RDA

requirement

the minimum amount of a nutrient that will prevent the development of deficiency symptoms

the maximum amount of a nutrient that is unlikely to pose any risk of adverse health effects to most healthy people

phytochemical

vitamins and minerals that protect other compounds

balance

a feature of a diet in which different foods are used for the same purposes on different occasions

antioxidant nutrients

the attribute of a diet that provides no unwanted constituent in excess

EAR

refers to a food that supplies large amounts of nutrients relative to the number of calories it contains

RDA

a feature of a diet that provides a number of types of foods in harmony with one another

DRI

the average daily amount of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the nutrient needs of nearly all healthy individuals of a specific age and gender

calorie control

nonnutritive substances in plants that possess health-protective benefits

moderation

characterizes a diet that provides all of the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health

AMDR

the amount of a nutrient that is estimated to meet the requirement for the nutrient in half of the people of a specific age and gender

exchange lists

lists of foods with portion sizes specified; foods on a single list are similar with respect to nutrient and calorie content and thus can be mixed and matched in the diet