WGU C787 Nutrition Exam 100%
Correct!!
RDA - ANSWERSThe EAR is used to calculate?
DRI - ANSWERSA set of for nutrient-based reference values including EAR, RDA, TUIL, and AI.
True - ANSWERSIf there is no EAR for a nutrient, there can be no RDA.
AI (adequate intake) - ANSWERSIf no EAR/RDA is available for a nutrient what is used instead as a
guideline?
DRIs - ANSWERSThe _____ are specified on age, gender, and life stage, and cover more than 40 nutrient
substances.
EAR (estimated average requirement) - ANSWERSIs the median usual intake value estimated to meet the
requirements of half of the healthy individuals. It is based on scientific criteria and evidence.
< 10% - ANSWERSHow many calories per day from added sugars should you consume?
< 10% - ANSWERSHow many calories per day from saturated fats should you consume?
150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity - ANSWERSHow much exercise
should you get each week?
Rickets - ANSWERSA disease of Vitamin D or Calcium deficiency (poor bone growth leading to bowing of
legs).
, Iron deficiency anemia in infancy - ANSWERSSignificant developmental deficits, language deficits, poor
motor skills and balance, poor attention/responsiveness/mood (all partially reversible with
supplementation)
BMI calculation - ANSWERS(lbs X 703) / (inches X inches)
How is the EAR commonly used? - ANSWERSTo guide recommendations and menu planning for
communities, in combination with upper intake levels
ZERO - ANSWERSWhat is the DRI for trans fat and added sugar?
dark leafy greens, legumes, red meat, nuts - ANSWERSFoods that are high in iron.
< 120 mg/dL - ANSWERSRecommended LDL level to reduce the risk of heart disease/stroke.
< 30 mg - ANSWERSRecommended cholesterol level to reduce the risk of heart disease/stroke.
< 7% - ANSWERSRecommended saturated fat daily fat percentage to reduce the risk of heart
disease/stroke.
insoluble - ANSWERSWhat type of fiber you should increase
infertility, osteoporosis, premature death - ANSWERSWith a low BMI you are at an increased risk for?
heart disease, DM-2, premature death, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea - ANSWERSWhat health risks increase
with BMI?
Ergogenic aids - ANSWERSAnything that increases activity performance (such as protein powder)
Thiamine - ANSWERSWhat nutrient do adolescents have an increased need for, relative to adults?
Correct!!
RDA - ANSWERSThe EAR is used to calculate?
DRI - ANSWERSA set of for nutrient-based reference values including EAR, RDA, TUIL, and AI.
True - ANSWERSIf there is no EAR for a nutrient, there can be no RDA.
AI (adequate intake) - ANSWERSIf no EAR/RDA is available for a nutrient what is used instead as a
guideline?
DRIs - ANSWERSThe _____ are specified on age, gender, and life stage, and cover more than 40 nutrient
substances.
EAR (estimated average requirement) - ANSWERSIs the median usual intake value estimated to meet the
requirements of half of the healthy individuals. It is based on scientific criteria and evidence.
< 10% - ANSWERSHow many calories per day from added sugars should you consume?
< 10% - ANSWERSHow many calories per day from saturated fats should you consume?
150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity - ANSWERSHow much exercise
should you get each week?
Rickets - ANSWERSA disease of Vitamin D or Calcium deficiency (poor bone growth leading to bowing of
legs).
, Iron deficiency anemia in infancy - ANSWERSSignificant developmental deficits, language deficits, poor
motor skills and balance, poor attention/responsiveness/mood (all partially reversible with
supplementation)
BMI calculation - ANSWERS(lbs X 703) / (inches X inches)
How is the EAR commonly used? - ANSWERSTo guide recommendations and menu planning for
communities, in combination with upper intake levels
ZERO - ANSWERSWhat is the DRI for trans fat and added sugar?
dark leafy greens, legumes, red meat, nuts - ANSWERSFoods that are high in iron.
< 120 mg/dL - ANSWERSRecommended LDL level to reduce the risk of heart disease/stroke.
< 30 mg - ANSWERSRecommended cholesterol level to reduce the risk of heart disease/stroke.
< 7% - ANSWERSRecommended saturated fat daily fat percentage to reduce the risk of heart
disease/stroke.
insoluble - ANSWERSWhat type of fiber you should increase
infertility, osteoporosis, premature death - ANSWERSWith a low BMI you are at an increased risk for?
heart disease, DM-2, premature death, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea - ANSWERSWhat health risks increase
with BMI?
Ergogenic aids - ANSWERSAnything that increases activity performance (such as protein powder)
Thiamine - ANSWERSWhat nutrient do adolescents have an increased need for, relative to adults?
