WGU C458 Assessment Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Graded A+ 2024 | 34 Pages

What are the components of a healthy diet? - --less than 10% calories from saturated fatty acids -include fiber -less than 2,300 mg sodium How do antioxidants affect the aging process? - --may reverse/forestall some of the negative effects of the aging process What do carbohydrates provide for the body? - --only energy source used by brain cells Definition: Protein - --synthesizes antibodies which help fight disease -helps manufacture blood, enzymes, hormones What do lipids do for the body? - --insulates the body against changes in body temperature -protects underlying tissues by acting as a shock absorber Vegetarians must combine different foods to ensure they provide all the ______ _______ _______ . - --essential amino acids What are the nutritional recommendations to help prevent certain cancers? - --eat a variety of fruits, veggies, lean meats, and fish -consume foods with adequate starch and fiber -limit sugar intake What part of a nutrition label should people with high blood pressure pay most attention to? - -- cholesterol ratio (compared to daily calories, 1:2)