Nutrition C787 – WGU Exam 2026
Questions and 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)
DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) - Correct answer-Information about DRI must be
included in food labeling.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) - Correct answer-The estimated amount of
a nutrient (or calories) per day considered necessary.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Correct answer-Serving size.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) - Correct answer-It is a range of
percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats,
carbs, and proteins only.
Fats AMDR - Correct answer-20-35% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates AMDR - Correct answer-45-65% of daily calories.
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,Protein AMDR - Correct answer-10-35% of daily calories.
UL (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.
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - Correct answer-Helps guide
recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper
intake levels.
Half of MyPlate - Correct answer-Fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - Correct answer-They
provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
Vitamin B12 - Correct answer-Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be
consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - Correct answer-Buying frozen meals.
Skim milk - Correct answer-Has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein
as whole milk.
DRI for whole grains - Correct answer-1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole
grains.
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, Trans fats and added sugar intake - Correct answer-Should be minimized. There is
no DRI value.
Recommended daily amount of protein intake - Correct answer-60 g/day.
Protein food examples - Correct answer-Garbanzo 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 answer-Legumes + whole grain
Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years - Correct answer-
Anything ending in "-ose" and honey
A high glycemic index carbohydrate - Correct answer-Will cause a quick return to
hunger
Glycemic Index (GI) - Correct answer-A rating scale of the likelihood of foods to
increase BG. A low index would mean it raises BG slower
Seafood - Correct answer-High in healthy omega 3 oils
Sources of healthy fat - Correct answer-Fish, nuts, olive oil
High sodium foods - Correct answer-Manufactured breads, processed food, canned
soup/broth, deli meats, and cheese
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Questions and 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)
DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) - Correct answer-Information about DRI must be
included in food labeling.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) - Correct answer-The estimated amount of
a nutrient (or calories) per day considered necessary.
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? - Correct answer-Serving size.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range) - Correct answer-It is a range of
percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. For fats,
carbs, and proteins only.
Fats AMDR - Correct answer-20-35% of daily calories.
Carbohydrates AMDR - Correct answer-45-65% of daily calories.
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,Protein AMDR - Correct answer-10-35% of daily calories.
UL (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.
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - Correct answer-Helps guide
recommendations and menu planning for communities in combinations with upper
intake levels.
Half of MyPlate - Correct answer-Fruits and vegetables.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? - Correct answer-They
provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
Vitamin B12 - Correct answer-Not found in fruits and vegetables. Needs to be
consumed as a supplement to a vegetarian diet
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more
healthfully on a budget? - Correct answer-Buying frozen meals.
Skim milk - Correct answer-Has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein
as whole milk.
DRI for whole grains - Correct answer-1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole
grains.
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, Trans fats and added sugar intake - Correct answer-Should be minimized. There is
no DRI value.
Recommended daily amount of protein intake - Correct answer-60 g/day.
Protein food examples - Correct answer-Garbanzo 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 answer-Legumes + whole grain
Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years - Correct answer-
Anything ending in "-ose" and honey
A high glycemic index carbohydrate - Correct answer-Will cause a quick return to
hunger
Glycemic Index (GI) - Correct answer-A rating scale of the likelihood of foods to
increase BG. A low index would mean it raises BG slower
Seafood - Correct answer-High in healthy omega 3 oils
Sources of healthy fat - Correct answer-Fish, nuts, olive oil
High sodium foods - Correct answer-Manufactured breads, processed food, canned
soup/broth, deli meats, and cheese
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