2023 C787 WGU NUTRITION COHORT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLUS SIDE NOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS COURSE
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2023 C787 WGU NUTRITION COHORT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLUS SIDE
NOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS COURSE
COHORT 1
When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to
address prevention to chronic diet related disease, what policy changes were made?
• RDA(recommended d...
2023 C787 WGU NUTRITION COHORT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLUS SIDE
NOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS COURSE
COHORT 1
When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to
address prevention to chronic diet related disease, what policy changes were made?
• RDA(recommended daily allowance) expanded into several DRI categories(Dietary
Reference Intake-all others sorts of recommendations –general term)
What is true of DRI? Choose 2
*Food labeling must include info about them
*They differ depending on age and gender
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US
*Serving size *
A helpful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount?
*RDA
What is an appropriate use of AMDR(acceptable macronutrient dietary range-big nutrient that
provides calories-carbs, fats n protein-NOT fibers, or vitamins- This range is a percentages of
calories you should get from that nutrient per day- Carb-45-65%, Fats 20-35% ) when evaluating
the appropriateness of a snack food
*50% of calories from fat is too much fat
• Micro nutrietns _ minerals and vimatines that are needed in much smaller amounts
scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) and rickets (vitamin D deficiency), became all but a
thing of the past.
deficiencies in micronutrients such as vitamin A, iodine, and iron as pressing public
health problems worldwide, especially among children. Vitamin A deficiency can cause
blindness, among other problems; iodine deficiency can cause serious physical and mental
developmental delays; and iron deficiency causes anemia, a blood condition. Global initiatives to
counter these problems have begun, including programs to get iodized salt (considered the best
deterrent to iodine deficiency) and nutritional supplements to remote or impoverished areas of
the worl
What is meant by Tolerable Upper intake Level?
*The highest level of daily consumptions that current data has shown to cause no side
effects in humans: ensures people do not take harmful amounts
, How is the estimated average requirement EAR( all of the words are part of the DRI family)
commonly used?
*To guide recommendations and menu planning for communities in combination with
upper intake levels
What is rue of the choosemyplate.org (replaced the food pyramid) recommendations as
represented by their setting place graphic?
*Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables
What is a nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetable?
*They provide nutrients that reduce the risk of some types of cancer
What is false regarding fruits and vegetable in the diet?
*Fruits and veggies are rich in B12-(plant foods don’t have b12)
TRUE_ get 9 servings daily, increase the amount of colorful veggies reduces risk of
stroke, diets high in fruit and veggies reduce the risk of some cancers
What strategy might be avoided due to expense for patients looking to eat more on a healthy
budget?
*Buying frozen meals,
Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal?
*Skim milk has roughly the same amount of calcium and protein as whole milk
What is true about dietary recommendations for whole grains?
*half of all grain products consumed should be whole grain products
Fritz is hosting a brunch and prepares for each of his friends
Omelet with cheese
Toast English muffin
1 t all fruit preserves
½ large grapefruit
1 c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Choose all that
apply:
*Use egg whites for omelets
Replace cheese with veggies in the omelet
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