C787 OA WGU NUTRITION (COHORTS 1-4) EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

C787 OA WGU NUTRITION (COHORTS 1-4) EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy changes were made? - Correct Answer RDA's expanded into several DRI categories What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - Correct Answer Food labeling must include info about them. They differ depending on age and gender. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Correct Answer Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - Correct Answer Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) Use when preparing family/ personal meals What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? - Correct Answer (AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range) 50% of calories from fat is too much fat What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - Correct Answer (TUI) 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 (supplements) How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - Correct Answer To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in combination with upper intake levels What is true of the recommendations, as represented by their setting place graphic? - Correct Answer Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - Correct Answer They provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer