C787 WGU NUTRITION NEWEST WGU EXAM
2024-2026QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the three components of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), AI
(Adequate Intake), UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔is the highest
level of dietary nutrient intake to pose no risk of health effects.
EAR (Estimated Average Requirements) guide - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
community population recommendations. Used in more statistical
situations.
What is the DASH diet and what level of sodium has been shown to reduce
high blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1,500 milligrams (mg)
sodium lowers blood pressure even further than 2,300 mg sodium daily.
The recommended daily amount of folate for adults - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔400 micrograms (mcg).
Amount of folic acid for pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔400 to
800 mcg of folic acid a day
Nutritional Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
reduce the risk of some types of cancers
fruit and vegetables are NOT rich in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B12
benefits of eating a diet with more whole grains - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals (iron, zinc,
copper, and magnesium).
, A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and
some forms of cancer
Define nutrient dense - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔high in nutrients but
relatively low in calories. Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals,
complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats.
Examples of nutrient dense foods - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔fruits and
vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products, seafood, lean
meats, eggs, peas, beans, and nuts.
The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) for carbohydrates -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔55-70% of energy intake
The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) for Fat - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔15-25% of energy intake
The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) for Protein -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔7-20% of energy intake
The recommended daily allowance for vitamin B12 for adults - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔2.4 micrograms.
As people get older, their ability to absorb vitamin B12 tends to -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔decrease because seniors often develop
problems with the acids and stomach enzymes needed to process the
vitamin.
4 components in every nutrition label - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Serving
information, Calories, Nutrients, Quick Guide to percent Daily Value (%DV)
Quick Guide to percent Daily Value (%DV) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔5%
or less is low 20% or more is high
Primary Prevention for Overweight Adults and Obesity - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔prevent yourself from getting a disease.
2024-2026QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the three components of the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), AI
(Adequate Intake), UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level)
Tolerable Upper Intake Level - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔is the highest
level of dietary nutrient intake to pose no risk of health effects.
EAR (Estimated Average Requirements) guide - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
community population recommendations. Used in more statistical
situations.
What is the DASH diet and what level of sodium has been shown to reduce
high blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1,500 milligrams (mg)
sodium lowers blood pressure even further than 2,300 mg sodium daily.
The recommended daily amount of folate for adults - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔400 micrograms (mcg).
Amount of folic acid for pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔400 to
800 mcg of folic acid a day
Nutritional Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
reduce the risk of some types of cancers
fruit and vegetables are NOT rich in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B12
benefits of eating a diet with more whole grains - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔
protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals (iron, zinc,
copper, and magnesium).
, A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and
some forms of cancer
Define nutrient dense - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔high in nutrients but
relatively low in calories. Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals,
complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats.
Examples of nutrient dense foods - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔fruits and
vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products, seafood, lean
meats, eggs, peas, beans, and nuts.
The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) for carbohydrates -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔55-70% of energy intake
The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) for Fat - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔15-25% of energy intake
The AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) for Protein -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔7-20% of energy intake
The recommended daily allowance for vitamin B12 for adults - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔2.4 micrograms.
As people get older, their ability to absorb vitamin B12 tends to -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔decrease because seniors often develop
problems with the acids and stomach enzymes needed to process the
vitamin.
4 components in every nutrition label - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Serving
information, Calories, Nutrients, Quick Guide to percent Daily Value (%DV)
Quick Guide to percent Daily Value (%DV) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔5%
or less is low 20% or more is high
Primary Prevention for Overweight Adults and Obesity - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔prevent yourself from getting a disease.
