WGU C787 NUTRITION COHORT EXAM
LATEST 2026 WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Answer: a.
They are used to establish taxation rates and food costs
**b. Food labeling must include information about them.
**c. They differ depending on age and gender
d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks
◉3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Answer:
Serving size
◉4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount?
Answer: Recommended daily allowance
◉5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food?
Answer: 50% calories from fat is too much.
,(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of
percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e.
45-65% of calories from carbs per day.
50% of calories from fat is too much.
)
◉6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? 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.
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
◉7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? Answer:
To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in
combinations with upper intake levels.
◉8. What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented
by their setting place graphic? Answer: Half of the plate should be fruits
and vegetables.
◉9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Answer:
They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
, (They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
◉10. What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? Answer:
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
◉11. What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients
looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? Answer: Buying frozen
meals
◉12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? Answer:
Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole
milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat)
◉13. What is true about dietary recommendation for whole grain intake?
Answer: Half of all grains consumed should be whole grain products.
◉14. Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends
Omelet with cheese
Toasted English muffin
1t all fruit preserves
LATEST 2026 WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Answer: a.
They are used to establish taxation rates and food costs
**b. Food labeling must include information about them.
**c. They differ depending on age and gender
d. They are dependent on foodborne illness risks
◉3. What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Answer:
Serving size
◉4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount?
Answer: Recommended daily allowance
◉5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient
Dietary Range) when evaluating the appropriateness of a snack food?
Answer: 50% calories from fat is too much.
,(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of
percentages of calories that you should get from that nutrient per day. i.e.
45-65% of calories from carbs per day.
50% of calories from fat is too much.
)
◉6. What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level? 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.
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
◉7. How is estimated average requirement commonly used? Answer:
To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in
combinations with upper intake levels.
◉8. What is true of choose my plate .gov recommendations as presented
by their setting place graphic? Answer: Half of the plate should be fruits
and vegetables.
◉9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Answer:
They provide nutrients that reduce the risk some type of cancer.
, (They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
◉10. What is false regarding fruits and vegetables in the diet? Answer:
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
◉11. What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients
looking to eat more healthfully on a budget? Answer: Buying frozen
meals
◉12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? Answer:
Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole
milk.
(Always stick with reduced or no fat)
◉13. What is true about dietary recommendation for whole grain intake?
Answer: Half of all grains consumed should be whole grain products.
◉14. Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends
Omelet with cheese
Toasted English muffin
1t all fruit preserves
