WGU NUTRITION C787 TEST GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
PASS RATING READY.
⫸ Skim milk Answer: Has roughly the same amount of calcium and
protein as whole milk.
⫸ DRI for whole grains Answer: 1/2 of all grain consumed should
be whole grains.
⫸ Trans fats and added sugar intake Answer: Should be minimized.
There is no DRI value.
⫸ Recommended daily amount of protein intake Answer: 60 g/day.
⫸ Protein food examples Answer: Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas),
egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
⫸ What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to
maximize healthy diet in a vegetarian diet? Answer: Legumes +
whole grain
⫸ Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years
Answer: Anything ending in "-ose" and honey
,⫸ A high glycemic index carbohydrate Answer: Will cause a quick
return to hunger
⫸ Glycemic Index (GI) Answer: A rating scale of the likelihood of
foods to increase BG. A low index would mean it raises BG slower
⫸ Seafood Answer: High in healthy omega 3 oils
⫸ Sources of healthy fat Answer: Fish, nuts, olive oil
⫸ High sodium foods Answer: Manufactured breads, processed
food, canned soup/broth, deli meats, and cheese
⫸ Iron rich foods Answer: Dark leafy greens, legumes, red meat,
nuts
⫸ Decreases risk of heart disease Answer: Fiber and HDL
cholesterol
⫸ Increases risk for heart disease Answer: LDL, trans fat, saturated
fats
⫸ Recommended LDL level Answer: <120 mg/dL
, ⫸ Recommended cholesterol intake Answer: <300 mg/day
⫸ Recommended saturated fats intake Answer: <7% of total daily
calories
⫸ Recommended daily activity Answer: At least 30 min
⫸ Recommended sodium intake Answer: <1600 mg/day
⫸ Fiber recommendations Answer: Increase intake, especially
insoluble fiber.
⫸ Alcohol recommendations Answer: 1-2 drinks per day.
⫸ Diet for a patient with low albumin Answer: High protein diet.
⫸ Should be avoided by patients with kidney disease Answer:
Proteins
⫸ DASH diet Answer: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
⫸ Lifestyle changes for hypertension Answer: Limit sodium,
exercise, and maintain BMI <25
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
PASS RATING READY.
⫸ Skim milk Answer: Has roughly the same amount of calcium and
protein as whole milk.
⫸ DRI for whole grains Answer: 1/2 of all grain consumed should
be whole grains.
⫸ Trans fats and added sugar intake Answer: Should be minimized.
There is no DRI value.
⫸ Recommended daily amount of protein intake Answer: 60 g/day.
⫸ Protein food examples Answer: Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas),
egg, chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
⫸ What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to
maximize healthy diet in a vegetarian diet? Answer: Legumes +
whole grain
⫸ Might be more obviously labeled as sugars in the coming years
Answer: Anything ending in "-ose" and honey
,⫸ A high glycemic index carbohydrate Answer: Will cause a quick
return to hunger
⫸ Glycemic Index (GI) Answer: A rating scale of the likelihood of
foods to increase BG. A low index would mean it raises BG slower
⫸ Seafood Answer: High in healthy omega 3 oils
⫸ Sources of healthy fat Answer: Fish, nuts, olive oil
⫸ High sodium foods Answer: Manufactured breads, processed
food, canned soup/broth, deli meats, and cheese
⫸ Iron rich foods Answer: Dark leafy greens, legumes, red meat,
nuts
⫸ Decreases risk of heart disease Answer: Fiber and HDL
cholesterol
⫸ Increases risk for heart disease Answer: LDL, trans fat, saturated
fats
⫸ Recommended LDL level Answer: <120 mg/dL
, ⫸ Recommended cholesterol intake Answer: <300 mg/day
⫸ Recommended saturated fats intake Answer: <7% of total daily
calories
⫸ Recommended daily activity Answer: At least 30 min
⫸ Recommended sodium intake Answer: <1600 mg/day
⫸ Fiber recommendations Answer: Increase intake, especially
insoluble fiber.
⫸ Alcohol recommendations Answer: 1-2 drinks per day.
⫸ Diet for a patient with low albumin Answer: High protein diet.
⫸ Should be avoided by patients with kidney disease Answer:
Proteins
⫸ DASH diet Answer: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
⫸ Lifestyle changes for hypertension Answer: Limit sodium,
exercise, and maintain BMI <25
