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Appendix A: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Glossary
Pages 191-196

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... Department of Agriculture CSFII Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals DFE dietary folate equivalent DGA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 191
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... Department of Health and Human Services IOM Institute of Medicine, The National Academies IU international unit kcal kilocalorie/calorie kg kilogram mg milligram MPED MyPyramid Equivalents Database NCHS National Center for Health Statistics, CDC NFSMI National Food Service Management Institute NHANES National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NIH National Institutes of Health NRC National Research Council, The National Academies NSLP National School Lunch Program OR odds ratio oz ounce
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... Department of Agriculture WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children y years GLOSSARY Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges The range of intakes of an energy source that is associated with a reduced risk of chronic disease yet that can provide adequate amounts of essential nutrients. Adequate Intake A recommended average daily nutrient intake level based on observed or experimentally determined approximations or estimates of nutrient intake by a group or groups of apparently healthy people that are assumed to be adequate.
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... Food Specifications A phrase that indicates the types of infant foods and foods from the five food groups that will help achieve nutritional quality. In general, specifications help to limit foods that are high in solid fats, added sugars, and trans fat.
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... Such meals qualify for reimbursement with federal funds. Representative Menus Menus from foods used by CACFP family day care providers that were selected using the CACFP component serving data for use in comparing nutrients and costs under the current Meal Requirements with those under the recommended Meal Requirements.
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  • composite food
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  • added sugars
  • solid fats
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  • mypyramid food
  • comprise reimbursable


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