C787 WGU Nutrition (with complete solutions)

DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) correct answers - A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues. - Differs depending on age and gender. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) correct answers - 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) correct answers recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of total energy AMDR Range for Carbs correct answers 45-65% AMDR range for protein correct answers 10-35% AMDR range for fats correct answers 20-35% UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) correct answers - 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) correct answers - 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 correct answers The science of how foods affect the human body to promote health and prevent disease 6 classes of nutrients correct answers 1. Water 2. Vitamins 3. Minerals 4. protein 5. fats - lipids 6. carbohydrates 4 things that a healthy full diet contains correct answers 1. Adequate energy intake 2. Variety 3. Fiber 4. Adequate hydration