Nutrition C787 – WGU Exam Questions
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When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANSWERSRDA's
(Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) - ANSWERSInformation about DRI must be included in food labeling.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) - ANSWERSThe estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per
day considered necessary.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERSServing size.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) - ANSWERSIt is a range of percentages of calories that
you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs, and proteins only.
Fats AMDR - ANSWERS20-35% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates AMDR - ANSWERS45-65% of daily calories.
Protein AMDR - ANSWERS10-35% of daily calories.
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - ANSWERSThe 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) - ANSWERSHelps guide recommendations and menu planning for
communities in combinations with upper intake levels.
, Half of MyPlate - ANSWERSFruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANSWERSThey provide nutrients that reduce
the risk some type of cancer.
Vitamin B12 - ANSWERSNot found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be consumed as a supplement to a
vegetarian diet
Protein food examples - ANSWERSGarbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese,
ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy diet in a vegetarian
diet? - ANSWERSLegumes + whole grain
Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years - ANSWERSAnything ending in "-ose" and
honey
A high glycemic index carbohydrate - ANSWERSWill cause a quick return to hunger
Glycemic Index (GI) - ANSWERSA rating scale of the likelihood of foods to increase BG. A low index would
mean it raises BG slower
Seafood - ANSWERSHigh in healthy omega 3 oils
Sources of healthy fat - ANSWERSFish, nuts, olive oil
High sodium foods - ANSWERSManufactured breads, processed food, canned soup/broth, deli meats,
and cheese
Iron rich foods - ANSWERSDark leafy greens, legumes, red meat, nuts
& Answers 100% Correct!!
When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - ANSWERSRDA's
(Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) - ANSWERSInformation about DRI must be included in food labeling.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) - ANSWERSThe estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per
day considered necessary.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - ANSWERSServing size.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) - ANSWERSIt is a range of percentages of calories that
you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats, carbs, and proteins only.
Fats AMDR - ANSWERS20-35% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates AMDR - ANSWERS45-65% of daily calories.
Protein AMDR - ANSWERS10-35% of daily calories.
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - ANSWERSThe 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) - ANSWERSHelps guide recommendations and menu planning for
communities in combinations with upper intake levels.
, Half of MyPlate - ANSWERSFruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - ANSWERSThey provide nutrients that reduce
the risk some type of cancer.
Vitamin B12 - ANSWERSNot found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be consumed as a supplement to a
vegetarian diet
Protein food examples - ANSWERSGarbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese,
ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy diet in a vegetarian
diet? - ANSWERSLegumes + whole grain
Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years - ANSWERSAnything ending in "-ose" and
honey
A high glycemic index carbohydrate - ANSWERSWill cause a quick return to hunger
Glycemic Index (GI) - ANSWERSA rating scale of the likelihood of foods to increase BG. A low index would
mean it raises BG slower
Seafood - ANSWERSHigh in healthy omega 3 oils
Sources of healthy fat - ANSWERSFish, nuts, olive oil
High sodium foods - ANSWERSManufactured breads, processed food, canned soup/broth, deli meats,
and cheese
Iron rich foods - ANSWERSDark leafy greens, legumes, red meat, nuts
