WGU C787 Nutrition Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) Correct Answer set of nutrient intake values used to plan and evaluate diets for healthy people RDA (recommended daily allowance) Correct Answer For personal assessment. These values vary by age and gender. EAR (estimated average requirement) Correct Answer community AI (Adequate Intake) Correct Answer used when RDA cannot be determined Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) Correct Answer the maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears safe for most healthy people and beyond which there is an increased risk of adverse health effects LDL below Correct Answer 120 mg/dL Daily cholesterol intake should be less then Correct Answer 120 mg/dL daily saturated fat intake should be less than Correct Answer 7% Daily activity Correct Answer 30 min Daily Sodium levels should be less than Correct Answer 1600 mg Increase fiber intake, especially what kind of fiber? Correct Answer Insolube What are the benefits of fiber? Correct Answer decreased risk of heart disease delay glucose absorption -- lower glycemic index (slower return to hunger) high glycemic index Correct Answer causes blood glucose levels to rise, found in soda, candy, processed foods - result is quicker hunger Best choice from a combo of plant-based foods to maximize healthy protein in a vegetarian diet Correct Answer Legume + whole grain Formula (mature legume product (peanut