WGU C787 NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY
2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
QUESTION SET AND CORE CONCEPT
SUMMARY
◉ What are common sources of simple carbohydrates? Answer:
Fruits, sugar, honey, and milk.
◉ What are common sources of complex carbohydrates? Answer:
Starches, grains, legumes, and tubers.
◉ What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adult men?
Answer: 38 grams.
◉ What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adult women?
Answer: 25 grams.
◉ What is the process of digestion? Answer: The mechanical and
chemical breakdown of food into nutrients that can be absorbed into
the bloodstream.
◉ What is the significance of MyPlate in nutrition? Answer: MyPlate
is a resource to help design a healthful diet based on food groups.
, ◉ What are common names for sugar found in processed foods?
Answer: Honey, molasses, corn syrup, dextrose, and sucrose.
◉ What is the role of dietary supplements in nutrition? Answer: To
provide nutrients that may be missing from the diet.
◉ What are the potential risks of genetically modified foods
(GMOs)? Answer: Concerns about safety, environmental impact, and
long-term health effects.
◉ What is the function of vitamins in the body? Answer: To support
various biochemical processes and maintain health.
◉ What are the major components of the digestive tract? Answer:
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
◉ What is the function of minerals in nutrition? Answer: To support
bodily functions such as bone health, fluid balance, and nerve
signaling.
◉ What foods are recommended for a low glycemic index diet?
Answer: Raw vegetables, legumes (beans), and fibrous fruit.
2026 FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE
QUESTION SET AND CORE CONCEPT
SUMMARY
◉ What are common sources of simple carbohydrates? Answer:
Fruits, sugar, honey, and milk.
◉ What are common sources of complex carbohydrates? Answer:
Starches, grains, legumes, and tubers.
◉ What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adult men?
Answer: 38 grams.
◉ What is the recommended daily fiber intake for adult women?
Answer: 25 grams.
◉ What is the process of digestion? Answer: The mechanical and
chemical breakdown of food into nutrients that can be absorbed into
the bloodstream.
◉ What is the significance of MyPlate in nutrition? Answer: MyPlate
is a resource to help design a healthful diet based on food groups.
, ◉ What are common names for sugar found in processed foods?
Answer: Honey, molasses, corn syrup, dextrose, and sucrose.
◉ What is the role of dietary supplements in nutrition? Answer: To
provide nutrients that may be missing from the diet.
◉ What are the potential risks of genetically modified foods
(GMOs)? Answer: Concerns about safety, environmental impact, and
long-term health effects.
◉ What is the function of vitamins in the body? Answer: To support
various biochemical processes and maintain health.
◉ What are the major components of the digestive tract? Answer:
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
◉ What is the function of minerals in nutrition? Answer: To support
bodily functions such as bone health, fluid balance, and nerve
signaling.
◉ What foods are recommended for a low glycemic index diet?
Answer: Raw vegetables, legumes (beans), and fibrous fruit.
