Title: Explain nutritional guidelines.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Exploring Diet and Nutrition Fundamentals

Explanation should include

- identifying recommended Daily Values (DV)
- identifying ideal percentage of nutrient intake (see Nutritional Goals for Age-Sex Groups Based on Dietary Reference Intakes and Dietary Guidelines Recommendations [https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines/guidelines/appendix-7/])
- differentiating between the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) and Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
- distinguishing between serving size and portion
- describing various eating patterns, according to USDA guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors affect decisions about consuming nutrient-dense food and beverages?
- What resources are needed to maintain calorie balance and sustain a healthy weight?

Communication

- How can we effectively communicate the recommended dietary guidelines to clients?
- What do we need to understand about implementing the recommended dietary guidelines?

Leadership

- What guidelines promote healthy lifestyles?
- What skills are needed to analyze a personal diet, using ChooseMyPlate.gov?

Management

- What steps are needed to explain nutritional guidelines and labels?
- What might be the effect on personal health if individuals apply nutritional guidelines?