WGU C787 Nutrition – Review Questions & Study Notes
(Latest Update 2025/2026)
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 answerRDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI
(Daily Reference Intakes)
What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - correct answerFood 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 answerServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - correct answerRDA
(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 answer50% 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 answer10-35%
AMDR for fat - correct answer20-35%
AMDR for carbs - correct answer45-65%
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - correct answerThe 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)
How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? - correct answerTo
guide recommendations and menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with
upper intake levels.
What is true of choosemyplate.gov recommendations as presented by their setting
place graphic? - correct answerHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - correct answerThey provide
phytonutrients (nutrients from plants) that reduce the risk some types of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
What is FALSE regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - correct answerFruits and
vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
Number of recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day - correct answer9
Increasing the amount of colorful vegetables reduces the risk of: - correct answerStroke
What strategy might be AVOIDED due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - correct answerBuying frozen meals
Strategies for balanced healthy meal planning on a budget - correct answer-buying
canned veggies in bulk
-buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time (to avoid wasting
them)
-buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut veggies are more
expensive)
-grow veggies and herbs at home
-buy only in season veggies
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - correct answerSkim milk
has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat dairy products)
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - correct
answerHalf of all whole grains consumed should be whole grain products.
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
Omelet with cheese
, Toasted English muffin
1t all fruit preserves
½ large grapefruit
1c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose
all that apply - correct answerUse egg whites for the omelets
Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin
Replace whole milk with fat free milk
(Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - correct
answerTrans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI value!
What is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - correct answer60g/ day or
0.8gm/kg
Which list contains all examples of protein? - correct answerGarbanzo beans
(Chickpeas)
Egg
Chicken breast
Yogurt
Cheese
Ground beef
Peanut butter
Tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy diet
in a vegetarian diet? - correct answerLegume + whole grain
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition fact
labels. In the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars?
Choose all that apply. - correct answer-Anything ending in-ose
-Honey
(Most things ending in ose are sugars like glucose, fructose, etc. **Not -ase which are
enzymes)
Which carbohydrate will cause a quick return to hunger? - correct answerOne with a
higher glycemic index
(Measures how the body responds to a sugar, high index is a high fast blood sugar and
insulin spike and low index would mean it raises blood sugar slower.)
(Latest Update 2025/2026)
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 answerRDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI
(Daily Reference Intakes)
What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - correct answerFood 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 answerServing size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? - correct answerRDA
(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 answer50% 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 answer10-35%
AMDR for fat - correct answer20-35%
AMDR for carbs - correct answer45-65%
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? - correct answerThe 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)
How is estimated average requirement (EAR) commonly used? - correct answerTo
guide recommendations and menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with
upper intake levels.
What is true of choosemyplate.gov recommendations as presented by their setting
place graphic? - correct answerHalf of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - correct answerThey provide
phytonutrients (nutrients from plants) that reduce the risk some types of cancer.
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
What is FALSE regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? - correct answerFruits and
vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
Number of recommended servings of fruits and vegetables per day - correct answer9
Increasing the amount of colorful vegetables reduces the risk of: - correct answerStroke
What strategy might be AVOIDED due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - correct answerBuying frozen meals
Strategies for balanced healthy meal planning on a budget - correct answer-buying
canned veggies in bulk
-buying only the amount of fresh veggies that can be eaten at the time (to avoid wasting
them)
-buying veggies whole and preparing/trimming them at home (precut veggies are more
expensive)
-grow veggies and herbs at home
-buy only in season veggies
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? - correct answerSkim milk
has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat dairy products)
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grain intake? - correct
answerHalf of all whole grains consumed should be whole grain products.
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends:
Omelet with cheese
, Toasted English muffin
1t all fruit preserves
½ large grapefruit
1c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose
all that apply - correct answerUse egg whites for the omelets
Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin
Replace whole milk with fat free milk
(Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)
What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? - correct
answerTrans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI value!
What is recommended daily amount of protein intake? - correct answer60g/ day or
0.8gm/kg
Which list contains all examples of protein? - correct answerGarbanzo beans
(Chickpeas)
Egg
Chicken breast
Yogurt
Cheese
Ground beef
Peanut butter
Tofu
What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy diet
in a vegetarian diet? - correct answerLegume + whole grain
There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition fact
labels. In the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars?
Choose all that apply. - correct answer-Anything ending in-ose
-Honey
(Most things ending in ose are sugars like glucose, fructose, etc. **Not -ase which are
enzymes)
Which carbohydrate will cause a quick return to hunger? - correct answerOne with a
higher glycemic index
(Measures how the body responds to a sugar, high index is a high fast blood sugar and
insulin spike and low index would mean it raises blood sugar slower.)
