C787 WGU QUESTIONS AND
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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) - CORRECT ANSWER-A program of
studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United
States.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence-based recommendations
for food and some nutrient intake, designed to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic
disease for healthy Americans 2 years of age and older. They are the foundation of federal
nutrition policy, nutrition education programs and informational activities
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines the levels of nutrients and contaminants in the food
supply. Analyses are performed on foods that are "table ready"
USDA - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates poultry in accordance with the Poultry Products Inspection
Act and meat under the Federal Meat Inspection Act
DRI extended and replaced the former RDA's - CORRECT ANSWER-What changes were made
when the DRI's were established in the late 1900's?
DRI's - CORRECT ANSWER-Specified on age, gender, and life stage, and cover more than 40
nutrient substances
Differ from the original RDA's in that they incorporate the concepts of disease prevention, upper
levels of intake and potential toxicity, and non-traditional nutrients
,Physical activity guidelines for adults - CORRECT ANSWER-150 minutes each week of moderate-
intensity aerobic activity -or- 75 minutes each week of vigorous intensity activity -or- a
combination of both
Physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER-60 minutes or
more each day
Benefits of physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduces the risk of: heart disease, stroke, high
blood pressure, obesity, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, colon cancer
Maintains caloric balance
Maintains body weight
Consume less than ___% of calories per day from added sugars. - CORRECT ANSWER-10
Consume less than ___% of calories per day from saturated fats. - CORRECT ANSWER-10
Consume less than ____mg of sodium per day - CORRECT ANSWER-2300
If alcohol is consumed, consuming in moderation is defined as the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 drink per day for women
1 drink per day for men
DRI - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary Reference Intakes
Define Dietary Reference Intakes - CORRECT ANSWER-A system of nutrition recommendations
from the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board. Introduced in 1997, these were
developed to broaden the Recommended Dietary Allowances
,Four DRI reference values - CORRECT ANSWER-Estimated average requirement (EAR)
RDA
Tolerable upper level intakes (UL)
Adequate Intake (AI)
EAR - CORRECT ANSWER-The median usual intake value estimated to meet the requirements of
half of the healthy individuals; it is based on on specific criteria of adequacy and on careful
review of the scientific evidence. Used to calculate the RDA, which is the average daily dietary
intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of approximately 98% of individuals.
When would AI be used - CORRECT ANSWER-If there is no EAR for a nutrient, there can be no
RDA. If this is the case, an AI for the nutrient is provided.
UL - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest level of continued daily nutrient intake that is unlikely to
pose an adverse health effect.
What DRI, UL, EAR, and RDA are used for - CORRECT ANSWER-Used To help with individual diet
planning, dietary guidelines, institutional food planning, military food and meal planning,
planning for food assistance programs, food labeling and fortification, developing new or
modified food products, and guaranteeing food safety.
Where would you find the % DRV - CORRECT ANSWER-On the nutrition fact labels
Types of dietary fats - CORRECT ANSWER-Saturated fatty acids
Unsaturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Trans fats
Cholesterol
, What is the DASH diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
What level of sodium has been shown to reduce blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-1600
mg/day
Recommended proportions of grain - CORRECT ANSWER-Between 3 and 8 ounce-equivalents
each day
Recommended proportions of fruits - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 cups per day
Recommended proportions of vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER-1-3 cups/day
Recommended proportions of dairy - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 cups per day
Recommended proportions of protein - CORRECT ANSWER-2-6.5 oz per day
Identify healthy plate options based on the "My Plate" method - CORRECT ANSWER-Half
plate=fruits and veggies
Make half your grains whole grains
Move to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt
Vary protein routine
Saturated fat - CORRECT ANSWER-Classified as a solid rather than as an oil
Unsaturated fat - CORRECT ANSWER-liquid at room temperature
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) - CORRECT ANSWER-A program of
studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United
States.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence-based recommendations
for food and some nutrient intake, designed to promote health and reduce the risk of chronic
disease for healthy Americans 2 years of age and older. They are the foundation of federal
nutrition policy, nutrition education programs and informational activities
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER-Determines the levels of nutrients and contaminants in the food
supply. Analyses are performed on foods that are "table ready"
USDA - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulates poultry in accordance with the Poultry Products Inspection
Act and meat under the Federal Meat Inspection Act
DRI extended and replaced the former RDA's - CORRECT ANSWER-What changes were made
when the DRI's were established in the late 1900's?
DRI's - CORRECT ANSWER-Specified on age, gender, and life stage, and cover more than 40
nutrient substances
Differ from the original RDA's in that they incorporate the concepts of disease prevention, upper
levels of intake and potential toxicity, and non-traditional nutrients
,Physical activity guidelines for adults - CORRECT ANSWER-150 minutes each week of moderate-
intensity aerobic activity -or- 75 minutes each week of vigorous intensity activity -or- a
combination of both
Physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER-60 minutes or
more each day
Benefits of physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduces the risk of: heart disease, stroke, high
blood pressure, obesity, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, colon cancer
Maintains caloric balance
Maintains body weight
Consume less than ___% of calories per day from added sugars. - CORRECT ANSWER-10
Consume less than ___% of calories per day from saturated fats. - CORRECT ANSWER-10
Consume less than ____mg of sodium per day - CORRECT ANSWER-2300
If alcohol is consumed, consuming in moderation is defined as the following: - CORRECT
ANSWER-1 drink per day for women
1 drink per day for men
DRI - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary Reference Intakes
Define Dietary Reference Intakes - CORRECT ANSWER-A system of nutrition recommendations
from the Institute of Medicine's Food and Nutrition Board. Introduced in 1997, these were
developed to broaden the Recommended Dietary Allowances
,Four DRI reference values - CORRECT ANSWER-Estimated average requirement (EAR)
RDA
Tolerable upper level intakes (UL)
Adequate Intake (AI)
EAR - CORRECT ANSWER-The median usual intake value estimated to meet the requirements of
half of the healthy individuals; it is based on on specific criteria of adequacy and on careful
review of the scientific evidence. Used to calculate the RDA, which is the average daily dietary
intake level sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of approximately 98% of individuals.
When would AI be used - CORRECT ANSWER-If there is no EAR for a nutrient, there can be no
RDA. If this is the case, an AI for the nutrient is provided.
UL - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest level of continued daily nutrient intake that is unlikely to
pose an adverse health effect.
What DRI, UL, EAR, and RDA are used for - CORRECT ANSWER-Used To help with individual diet
planning, dietary guidelines, institutional food planning, military food and meal planning,
planning for food assistance programs, food labeling and fortification, developing new or
modified food products, and guaranteeing food safety.
Where would you find the % DRV - CORRECT ANSWER-On the nutrition fact labels
Types of dietary fats - CORRECT ANSWER-Saturated fatty acids
Unsaturated fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Trans fats
Cholesterol
, What is the DASH diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
What level of sodium has been shown to reduce blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-1600
mg/day
Recommended proportions of grain - CORRECT ANSWER-Between 3 and 8 ounce-equivalents
each day
Recommended proportions of fruits - CORRECT ANSWER-1-2 cups per day
Recommended proportions of vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER-1-3 cups/day
Recommended proportions of dairy - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 cups per day
Recommended proportions of protein - CORRECT ANSWER-2-6.5 oz per day
Identify healthy plate options based on the "My Plate" method - CORRECT ANSWER-Half
plate=fruits and veggies
Make half your grains whole grains
Move to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt
Vary protein routine
Saturated fat - CORRECT ANSWER-Classified as a solid rather than as an oil
Unsaturated fat - CORRECT ANSWER-liquid at room temperature
