C787 Nutrition WGU 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? Correct Answer: RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA Correct Answer: Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount DRI Correct Answer: Dietary Reference Intakes Serving Size Correct Answer: Always found on a nutrition label AMDR (macronutrients) Correct Answer: Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range Carbohydrates Correct Answer: 45-65% of daily calories Protein Correct Answer: 10-35% of daily calories Fat Correct Answer: 20-35% of daily calories Tolerable Upper Intake Level Correct Answer: highest level of daily consumption that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take too much How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)? Correct Answer: Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? Correct Answer: 1/2 the plate What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? Correct Answer: Decreased risk of cancer What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? Correct Answer: B12 How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? Correct Answer: 9 True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? Correct Answer: True DRI for whole grains Correct Answer: 1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains DRI for trans fat and sugar? Correct Answer: none DRI for protein? Correct Answer: 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg) Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster? Correct Answer: High glycemic index carbohydrates Foods that are high in iron? Correct Answer: Dark leafy vegetables, legumes, red meat, and nutes