C787 Nutrition WGU questions and
answers latest top score.
What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related
diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER. RDAs were expanded into several DRI
Categories
RDA - CORRECT ANSWER. Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has
nutrients nearing this amount
DRI - CORRECT ANSWER. Dietary Reference Intakes
Serving Size - CORRECT ANSWER. Always found on a nutrition label
AMDR (macronutrients) - CORRECT ANSWER. Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals,
vitamins, and H2O
Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER. 45-65% of daily calories
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER. 10-35% of daily calories
Fat - CORRECT ANSWER. 20-35% of daily calories
Tolerable Upper Intake Level - CORRECT 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)? - CORRECT ANSWER.
Guides
recommendations and menu planning for communities
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - CORRECT ANSWER. 1/2 the plate
, What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? - CORRECT ANSWER.
Decreased
risk of cancer
What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? - CORRECT ANSWER. B12
How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? - CORRECT ANSWER. 9
True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? -
CORRECT ANSWER. True
DRI for whole grains - CORRECT ANSWER. 1/2 of all grain consumed should be
whole grains
DRI for trans fat and sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER. none
DRI for protein? - CORRECT ANSWER. 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg)
Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster? - CORRECT ANSWER. High
glycemic index carbohydrates
Foods that are high in iron? - CORRECT ANSWER. Dark leafy vegetables, legumes,
red meat, and nutes
Healthy LDL level - CORRECT ANSWER. <120
Limit cholesterol to - CORRECT ANSWER. <30
Saturated fat - CORRECT ANSWER. <7% of total daily calories
Na level to decrease heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER. <1600mg/day
What type of fiber reduces the risk of heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER. insoluble
fiber
Obese BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. >30
Overweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. >25
Morbid Obese BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. >40
BMI formula - CORRECT ANSWER. Weight in lbs/(heigh (in)^2...all x703
Underweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. <20
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER. weak bones, low BMI
answers latest top score.
What policy changes were made to recommendations to prevent chronic diet related
diseases? - CORRECT ANSWER. RDAs were expanded into several DRI
Categories
RDA - CORRECT ANSWER. Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has
nutrients nearing this amount
DRI - CORRECT ANSWER. Dietary Reference Intakes
Serving Size - CORRECT ANSWER. Always found on a nutrition label
AMDR (macronutrients) - CORRECT ANSWER. Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals,
vitamins, and H2O
Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER. 45-65% of daily calories
Protein - CORRECT ANSWER. 10-35% of daily calories
Fat - CORRECT ANSWER. 20-35% of daily calories
Tolerable Upper Intake Level - CORRECT 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)? - CORRECT ANSWER.
Guides
recommendations and menu planning for communities
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - CORRECT ANSWER. 1/2 the plate
, What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? - CORRECT ANSWER.
Decreased
risk of cancer
What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? - CORRECT ANSWER. B12
How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? - CORRECT ANSWER. 9
True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as full fat? -
CORRECT ANSWER. True
DRI for whole grains - CORRECT ANSWER. 1/2 of all grain consumed should be
whole grains
DRI for trans fat and sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER. none
DRI for protein? - CORRECT ANSWER. 60gm/day (0.8gm/kg)
Which carbohydrate causes you to get hungry faster? - CORRECT ANSWER. High
glycemic index carbohydrates
Foods that are high in iron? - CORRECT ANSWER. Dark leafy vegetables, legumes,
red meat, and nutes
Healthy LDL level - CORRECT ANSWER. <120
Limit cholesterol to - CORRECT ANSWER. <30
Saturated fat - CORRECT ANSWER. <7% of total daily calories
Na level to decrease heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER. <1600mg/day
What type of fiber reduces the risk of heart disease? - CORRECT ANSWER. insoluble
fiber
Obese BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. >30
Overweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. >25
Morbid Obese BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. >40
BMI formula - CORRECT ANSWER. Weight in lbs/(heigh (in)^2...all x703
Underweight BMI - CORRECT ANSWER. <20
Osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWER. weak bones, low BMI
