WGU C787 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) Answer: - 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) Answer:
recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake
expressed as a percentage of total energy
◉ AMDR Range for Carbs Answer: 45-65%
◉ AMDR range for protein Answer: 10-35%
◉ AMDR range for fats Answer: 20-35%
◉ UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) Answer: - 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) Answer: - 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 Answer: The science of how foods affect the human
body to promote health and prevent disease
◉ 6 classes of nutrients Answer: 1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
◉ 4 things that a healthy full diet contains Answer: 1. Adequate
energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
, 4. Adequate hydration
◉ Choose My Plate Answer: USDA food grouping system that guides
nutrition and health
◉ Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies Answer: - Provide
phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
- low calories
◉ Number of recommended serving of fruits and veggies per day
Answer: 9 Servings
◉ Increasing the amount of colorful veggies reduces the risk of
__________ Answer: stroke
◉ Strategies for balanced meal planning on a budget Answer: -
buying canned veggies in bulk
- buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the
time
- buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home
(precut veggies are more expensive)
- Grow veggies and herbs at home
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) Answer: - 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) Answer:
recommended range of carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake
expressed as a percentage of total energy
◉ AMDR Range for Carbs Answer: 45-65%
◉ AMDR range for protein Answer: 10-35%
◉ AMDR range for fats Answer: 20-35%
◉ UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) Answer: - 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) Answer: - 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 Answer: The science of how foods affect the human
body to promote health and prevent disease
◉ 6 classes of nutrients Answer: 1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
◉ 4 things that a healthy full diet contains Answer: 1. Adequate
energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
, 4. Adequate hydration
◉ Choose My Plate Answer: USDA food grouping system that guides
nutrition and health
◉ Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies Answer: - Provide
phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
- low calories
◉ Number of recommended serving of fruits and veggies per day
Answer: 9 Servings
◉ Increasing the amount of colorful veggies reduces the risk of
__________ Answer: stroke
◉ Strategies for balanced meal planning on a budget Answer: -
buying canned veggies in bulk
- buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the
time
- buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home
(precut veggies are more expensive)
- Grow veggies and herbs at home
