WGU C787 EVALUATION ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT STUDY SHEET 2026 GRADED
A+.
⩥ RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance). Answer: - the average
daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a
certain group. Aim for this amount!
- Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children,
adults and elderly family members.
⩥ AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range). Answer:
recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed
as a percentage of total energy
⩥ AMDR Range for Carbs. Answer: 45-65%
⩥ AMDR range for protein. Answer: 10-35%
⩥ AMDR range for fats. Answer: 20-35%
⩥ UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level). Answer: - The highest level of
daily consumption of a nutrient that current data has shown to cause
no side effects in humans.
- Ensures people do not take harmful amounts
,- Used a lot in supplements
⩥ EAR (Estimated Average Requirement). Answer: - the average
daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half
the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group
- Used to guide recommendations & menu planning for
COMMUNITIES, in combination with upper intake levels
⩥ Nutrition. Answer: The science of how foods affect the human body
to promote health and prevent disease
⩥ 6 classes of nutrients. Answer: 1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
⩥ 4 things that a healthy full diet contains. Answer: 1. Adequate
energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
4. Adequate hydration
, ⩥ Choose My Plate. Answer: USDA food grouping system that
guides nutrition and health
⩥ Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies. Answer: - Provide
phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
- low calories
⩥ Number of recommended serving of fruits and veggies per day.
Answer: 9 Servings
⩥ Increasing the amount of colorful veggies reduces the risk of
__________. Answer: stroke
⩥ Strategies for balanced meal planning on a budget. Answer: -
buying canned veggies in bulk
- buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time
- buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut
veggies are more expensive)
- Grow veggies and herbs at home
- buy only in season veggies
⩥ True. Answer: Skim Milk has roughly the same amount of calcium
and protein as whole milk
ASSESSMENT STUDY SHEET 2026 GRADED
A+.
⩥ RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance). Answer: - the average
daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a
certain group. Aim for this amount!
- Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children,
adults and elderly family members.
⩥ AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range). Answer:
recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed
as a percentage of total energy
⩥ AMDR Range for Carbs. Answer: 45-65%
⩥ AMDR range for protein. Answer: 10-35%
⩥ AMDR range for fats. Answer: 20-35%
⩥ UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level). Answer: - The highest level of
daily consumption of a nutrient that current data has shown to cause
no side effects in humans.
- Ensures people do not take harmful amounts
,- Used a lot in supplements
⩥ EAR (Estimated Average Requirement). Answer: - the average
daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half
the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group
- Used to guide recommendations & menu planning for
COMMUNITIES, in combination with upper intake levels
⩥ Nutrition. Answer: The science of how foods affect the human body
to promote health and prevent disease
⩥ 6 classes of nutrients. Answer: 1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
⩥ 4 things that a healthy full diet contains. Answer: 1. Adequate
energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
4. Adequate hydration
, ⩥ Choose My Plate. Answer: USDA food grouping system that
guides nutrition and health
⩥ Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies. Answer: - Provide
phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
- low calories
⩥ Number of recommended serving of fruits and veggies per day.
Answer: 9 Servings
⩥ Increasing the amount of colorful veggies reduces the risk of
__________. Answer: stroke
⩥ Strategies for balanced meal planning on a budget. Answer: -
buying canned veggies in bulk
- buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time
- buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut
veggies are more expensive)
- Grow veggies and herbs at home
- buy only in season veggies
⩥ True. Answer: Skim Milk has roughly the same amount of calcium
and protein as whole milk
