WGU C787 OA NUTRITION LATEST 2024-2025
EXAM TESTBANK 250 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)AGRADE
Terms in this set (140)
When nutrition advocates RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded
became concerned that into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
recommendations did not
do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet
related diseases, what
policy change were
made?
DRI (Daily Reference Information about DRI must be included in food
Intakes) labeling.
RDA (Recommended Daily The estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per
Allowance) day considered necessary.
What is always found on a Serving size.
nutrition label in the US?
AMDR (Acceptable It is a range of percentages of calories that you
Macronutrient Daily should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs,
Range) and proteins only.
Fats AMDR 20-35% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates AMDR 45-65% of daily calories.
Protein AMDR 10-35% of daily calories.
, The highest level of daily consumption that current
UL (Tolerable Upper
data has shown to cause no side effects in humans;
Intake Level)
ensures people do not take harmful amounts.
EAR (Estimated Average Helps guide recommendations and menu planning for
Requirement) communities in combinations with upper intake levels.
Half of MyPlate Fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type
benefit of fruits and of cancer.
vegetables?
Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be
Vitamin B12
consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet
What strategy might be Buying frozen meals.
avoided due to expense
for patients looking to eat
more healthfully on a
budget?
Has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein
Skim milk
as whole milk.
DRI for whole grains 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains.
Trans fats and added Should be minimized. There is no DRI value.
sugar intake
Recommended daily 60 g/day.
amount of protein intake
Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast,
Protein food examples
yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for Legumes + whole grain
a combination of plant-
based foods to maximize
healthy diet in a
vegetarian diet?
EXAM TESTBANK 250 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS)AGRADE
Terms in this set (140)
When nutrition advocates RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded
became concerned that into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
recommendations did not
do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet
related diseases, what
policy change were
made?
DRI (Daily Reference Information about DRI must be included in food
Intakes) labeling.
RDA (Recommended Daily The estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per
Allowance) day considered necessary.
What is always found on a Serving size.
nutrition label in the US?
AMDR (Acceptable It is a range of percentages of calories that you
Macronutrient Daily should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs,
Range) and proteins only.
Fats AMDR 20-35% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates AMDR 45-65% of daily calories.
Protein AMDR 10-35% of daily calories.
, The highest level of daily consumption that current
UL (Tolerable Upper
data has shown to cause no side effects in humans;
Intake Level)
ensures people do not take harmful amounts.
EAR (Estimated Average Helps guide recommendations and menu planning for
Requirement) communities in combinations with upper intake levels.
Half of MyPlate Fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type
benefit of fruits and of cancer.
vegetables?
Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be
Vitamin B12
consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet
What strategy might be Buying frozen meals.
avoided due to expense
for patients looking to eat
more healthfully on a
budget?
Has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein
Skim milk
as whole milk.
DRI for whole grains 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains.
Trans fats and added Should be minimized. There is no DRI value.
sugar intake
Recommended daily 60 g/day.
amount of protein intake
Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast,
Protein food examples
yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for Legumes + whole grain
a combination of plant-
based foods to maximize
healthy diet in a
vegetarian diet?
