WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and Notes With 100% ALL SURE ANSWERS
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When nutrition advocates became concerned that RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what
policy change were made?
Food labeling must include information about them.
What is true of dietary reference intake? choose
two.
They differ depending on age and gender
What is always found on a nutrition label in the US? Serving size
A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what -The average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group.
amount? Aim for this amount!
-Use this for planning family meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and ELDERLY family
members.
50% calories from fat is too much.
What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable
(There is an AMDR for fats, carbs, and proteins only. It is a range of percentages of calories that you
Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating the
should get from that nutrient per day.)
appropriateness of a snack food?
The AMDR for fats is 20-35%**
AMDR for protein 10-35%
AMDR for fat 20-35%
AMDR for carbs 45-65%
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.
What is meant by Tolerable Upper Intake Level?
(More for supplements; No side effects in humans)
How is estimated average requirement (EAR) To guide recommendations and menu planning for COMMUNITIES in combinations with upper
commonly used? intake levels.
What is true of choosemyplate.gov Half of the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
recommendations as presented by their setting
place graphic?
They provide phytonutrients (nutrients from plants) that reduce the risk some types of cancer.
What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and
vegetables?
(They are high in fiber/bulk, vitamins and minerals, low in calories.)
Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin B12
What is FALSE regarding fruits and vegetables in the
diet?
(Watch for the negative/false/incorrect questions!!)
Number of recommended servings of fruits and 9
vegetables per day
WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and Notes
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