WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and Correct Answers

When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? Correct Answer RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Correct Answer Food labeling must include information about them. They differ depending on age and gender What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Correct Answer Serving size A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Correct Answer RDA (Recommended daily allowance) -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. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food? Correct Answer 50% calories from fat is too much. (There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day.) The AMDR for fats is 20-35%** AMDR for protein Correct Answer 10-35% AMDR for fat Correct Answer 20-35% AMDR for carbs Correct Answer 45-65% What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? Correct Answer 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. (More for supplements; No side effects in humans)