Nutrition C787 – WGU 2022/2023 | 140 Questions And Answers

When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? Correct Ans RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) Correct Ans Information about DRI must be included in food labeling. RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) Correct Ans The estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per day considered necessary. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct Ans Serving size. AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) Correct Ans It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs, and proteins only. Fats AMDR Correct Ans 20-35% of daily calories. Carbohydrates AMDR Correct Ans 45-65% of daily calories. Protein AMDR Correct Ans 10-35% of daily calories. UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) Correct Ans The highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts. EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) Correct Ans Helps guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper intake levels. Half of MyPlate Correct Ans Fruits and vegetables. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Correct Ans They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer. Vitamin B12 Correct Ans Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet