C787 Nutrition WGU exam 2022

What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related diseases? - ANSWER ==RDAs were expanded into several DRI Categories RDA - ANSWER ==Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount DRI - ANSWER ==Dietary Reference Intakes Serving Size - ANSWER ==Always found on a nutrition label AMDR (macronutrients) - ANSWER ==Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and H2O Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range Carbohydrates - ANSWER ==45-65% of daily calories Protein - ANSWER ==10-35% of daily calories Fat - ANSWER ==20-35% of daily calories Tolerable Upper Intake Level - ANSWER ==highest level of daily consumption that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take too much How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)? - ANSWER ==Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - ANSWER ==1/2 the plate What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? - ANSWER ==Decreased risk of cancer What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? - ANSWER ==B12 How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? - ANSWER ==9 True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? - ANSWER ==True DRI for whole grains - ANSWER ==1/2 of all grain consumed should be whole grains DRI for trans fat and sugar? - ANSWER ==none DRI for protein? - ANSWER ==60gm/day (0.8gm/kg) Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster? - ANSWER ==High glycemic index carbohydrates Foods that are high in iron? - ANSWER ==Dark leafy vegetables, legumes, red meat, and nuts Healthy LDL level - ANSWER ==120 Limit cholesterol to - ANSWER ==30 Saturated fat - ANSWER ==7% of total daily calories Na level to decrease heart disease? - ANSWER ==1600mg/day What type of fiber reduces the risk of heart disease? - ANSWER ==insoluble fiber Obese BMI - ANSWER ==30 Overweight BMI - ANSWER ==25