WGU NGN OA Exam questions and
Answers Latest Update 2026
GRADED A+
What is not a primary consideration when addressing nutritional needs for a
homeless patient - correct answer ✅Is the food fair trade certified
How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - correct
answer ✅To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in
combination with upper intake levels
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - correct answer
✅Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
Supplemental nutrition assistance program - correct answer ✅Helps low income
families acquire food
what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - correct answer ✅spices
and herbs
,When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do
enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy
changes were made? - correct answer ✅RDA's expanded into several DRI
categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - correct answer ✅Food
labeling must include info about them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - correct answer ✅Serving
size
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a
snack food? - correct answer ✅(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - correct answer ✅(TUI) The
highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side
effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful amounts (supplements)
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by
their setting place graphic? - correct answer ✅Half of the plate should be fruits
and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - correct answer ✅They
,provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - correct answer
✅Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
, What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - correct answer ✅Buying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - correct answer
✅Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - correct
answer ✅half of all grain products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
- correct answer ✅- use egg whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
Answers Latest Update 2026
GRADED A+
What is not a primary consideration when addressing nutritional needs for a
homeless patient - correct answer ✅Is the food fair trade certified
How is the estimated average requirement commonly used (EAR)? - correct
answer ✅To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities, in
combination with upper intake levels
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - correct answer
✅Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Use when preparing family/ personal meals
Supplemental nutrition assistance program - correct answer ✅Helps low income
families acquire food
what is not a common source of high levels of sodium? - correct answer ✅spices
and herbs
,When nutrition advocates become concerned that recommendations did not do
enough to address prevention of chronic illnesses related diet, what policy
changes were made? - correct answer ✅RDA's expanded into several DRI
categories
What is true about Daily Reference Intakes (DRIs)? - correct answer ✅Food
labeling must include info about them.
They differ depending on age and gender.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - correct answer ✅Serving
size
What is an appropriate use of AMDR when evaluating the appropriateness of a
snack food? - correct answer ✅(AMDR: Acceptable macronutrient dietary range)
50% of calories from fat is too much fat
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - correct answer ✅(TUI) The
highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side
effects in humans, ensures people do not take harmful amounts (supplements)
What is true of the choosemyplate.gov recommendations, as represented by
their setting place graphic? - correct answer ✅Half of the plate should be fruits
and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - correct answer ✅They
,provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - correct answer
✅Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
, What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - correct answer ✅Buying frozen meals
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - correct answer
✅Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - correct
answer ✅half of all grain products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
- omelet with cheese
- toasted English muffin
- 1 t all-fruit preserves
- 1/2 large grapefruit
- 1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
- correct answer ✅- use egg whites for omelets
- replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
