C787 WGU Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) Answer- - A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues. - Differs depending on age and gender. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) Answer- - 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 elder...

what are the primary diseases associated with poor diet and lifestyle? - Answer - Heart disease Malignant neoplasms Chronic lower respiratory disease Alzheimer disease Diabetes mellitus Influenza and pneumonia Nephritis Obesity Cancer How much of the total healthcare expenditures is spent on preventative approaches to preventable disease? - Answer - 3% Define and provide examples of prevention strategies: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary. - Answer - Primary- prevention strategies, or h...

what are the primary diseases associated with poor diet and lifestyle? - Answer - Heart disease Malignant neoplasms Chronic lower respiratory disease Alzheimer disease Diabetes mellitus Influenza and pneumonia Nephritis Obesity Cancer How much of the total healthcare expenditures is spent on preventative approaches to preventable disease? - Answer - 3% Define and provide examples of prevention strategies: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary. - Answer - Primary- prevention strategies, or h...

DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) Correct Ans - A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues. - Differs depending on age and gender. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) Correct Ans - 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 infan...

DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues. - Differs depending on age and gender. RDA (Recommended Dietary 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 ...