WGU C787 Study Guide Health and
Wellness through Nutritional Science
(Latest Update ) Questions &
Answers 100% Correct - (Grade A)
Identify the types of dietary fats (including trans-fats) and recommendations
regarding their consumption. - correct answer SATURATED (limit/avoid)
TRANS (worse)
MONOSATURATED (good lowers LDL)
POLYUNSATURATED (same as above)
What is the DASH diet and what level of sodium has been shown to reduce high
blood pressure? - correct answer Dietary Approaches to Stop HypertensionCONSUME
UP TO 2300 MG OF SODIUM A DAY
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - correct answer 1/2 the plate
What recommendations would you make to a pregnant patient regarding folate and
why? - correct answer all women who can become pregnant should get 400 mcg of
folic acid each day, in addition to consuming food with folate from a varied diet, to
lower the chance of having a baby with a neural tube defect.
Provide examples of whole grains versus refined grains and how could a patient
better meet the recommendation for consumption of whole grains? - correct answer
at least half of the grains should be whole grains
whole grains:
,Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Bulgur (cracked wheat)
Millet
Oatmeal
Popcorn
Whole-wheat bread, pasta or crackers
Identify at least 4 ways to modify a diet creating a healthier eating style/pattern. -
correct answer Make half your plate veggies and fruits. ...
Include whole grains. ...
Don't forget the dairy. ...
Add lean protein. ...
Avoid extra fat. ...
Define nutrient-dense and give examples of nutrient-dense foods. - correct answer
Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean
protein, and healthy fats.
examples:
fruits and vegetables
whole grains
low-fat or fat-free milk products
seafood
lean meats, eggs
peas, beans, and nuts.
,Identify foods that are typically high in sodium and strategies to reduce sodium in
the diet. - correct answer No more than 2300 mg of sodium
Recommended per day is 1000-1500 mg/daily
high sodium foods:
canned soup
canned beans
frozen dinners
burritos
cold cuts
pizza
breads/crackers
AMDR for carbohydrates - correct answer CARBS-45-65%
AMDR for fats - correct answer FATS -20-35%
AMDR for protein - correct answer PROTEINS- 10-35%
AMDR - correct answer Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
Vitamin B12 for older adults (advice) - correct answer Older adults may benefit from a
daily supplement to prevent deficiency. Absorption decreases in the elderly.
How DV relates to %DV - correct answer It shows how much of a nutrient is in one
serving of the food. %DVs are based on the Daily Values for key nutrients, which are
, the amounts (in grams, milligrams, or micrograms) of nutrients recommended per
day for Americans 4 years of age and older.
Define "footnote" - correct answer At the bottom of the nutrition facts panel, there is
often a footnote or a box that explains the daily value percentages in the product
Why are some nutrients listed without %DV? - correct answer Trans fat, Sugars and,
Protein do not list a %DV on the Nutrition Facts panel.
How to spot added sugars in foods - correct answer You can find added sugar by
looking at the ingredients in a product. Look for words ending in "ose," such as
fructose, dextrose, and maltose, and look for syrups and juices (see "The many names
of added sugars").
How to calculate BMI from weight (lbs) and height (inches) - correct answer weight
(lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703
What 4 things does a healthy weight loss plan consist of? - correct answer
*Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-
free or low-fat dairy products.
*Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and
nuts.
*Limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added
sugars.
*Controls portion sizes.
Wellness through Nutritional Science
(Latest Update ) Questions &
Answers 100% Correct - (Grade A)
Identify the types of dietary fats (including trans-fats) and recommendations
regarding their consumption. - correct answer SATURATED (limit/avoid)
TRANS (worse)
MONOSATURATED (good lowers LDL)
POLYUNSATURATED (same as above)
What is the DASH diet and what level of sodium has been shown to reduce high
blood pressure? - correct answer Dietary Approaches to Stop HypertensionCONSUME
UP TO 2300 MG OF SODIUM A DAY
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - correct answer 1/2 the plate
What recommendations would you make to a pregnant patient regarding folate and
why? - correct answer all women who can become pregnant should get 400 mcg of
folic acid each day, in addition to consuming food with folate from a varied diet, to
lower the chance of having a baby with a neural tube defect.
Provide examples of whole grains versus refined grains and how could a patient
better meet the recommendation for consumption of whole grains? - correct answer
at least half of the grains should be whole grains
whole grains:
,Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Bulgur (cracked wheat)
Millet
Oatmeal
Popcorn
Whole-wheat bread, pasta or crackers
Identify at least 4 ways to modify a diet creating a healthier eating style/pattern. -
correct answer Make half your plate veggies and fruits. ...
Include whole grains. ...
Don't forget the dairy. ...
Add lean protein. ...
Avoid extra fat. ...
Define nutrient-dense and give examples of nutrient-dense foods. - correct answer
Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean
protein, and healthy fats.
examples:
fruits and vegetables
whole grains
low-fat or fat-free milk products
seafood
lean meats, eggs
peas, beans, and nuts.
,Identify foods that are typically high in sodium and strategies to reduce sodium in
the diet. - correct answer No more than 2300 mg of sodium
Recommended per day is 1000-1500 mg/daily
high sodium foods:
canned soup
canned beans
frozen dinners
burritos
cold cuts
pizza
breads/crackers
AMDR for carbohydrates - correct answer CARBS-45-65%
AMDR for fats - correct answer FATS -20-35%
AMDR for protein - correct answer PROTEINS- 10-35%
AMDR - correct answer Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range
Vitamin B12 for older adults (advice) - correct answer Older adults may benefit from a
daily supplement to prevent deficiency. Absorption decreases in the elderly.
How DV relates to %DV - correct answer It shows how much of a nutrient is in one
serving of the food. %DVs are based on the Daily Values for key nutrients, which are
, the amounts (in grams, milligrams, or micrograms) of nutrients recommended per
day for Americans 4 years of age and older.
Define "footnote" - correct answer At the bottom of the nutrition facts panel, there is
often a footnote or a box that explains the daily value percentages in the product
Why are some nutrients listed without %DV? - correct answer Trans fat, Sugars and,
Protein do not list a %DV on the Nutrition Facts panel.
How to spot added sugars in foods - correct answer You can find added sugar by
looking at the ingredients in a product. Look for words ending in "ose," such as
fructose, dextrose, and maltose, and look for syrups and juices (see "The many names
of added sugars").
How to calculate BMI from weight (lbs) and height (inches) - correct answer weight
(lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703
What 4 things does a healthy weight loss plan consist of? - correct answer
*Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-
free or low-fat dairy products.
*Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and
nuts.
*Limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added
sugars.
*Controls portion sizes.
