,WGU c787 Exam Test Bank
1. What is Food Systems Security? Correct AnswerA system to focus on locating the source of
bioterrorism incident and notifying affected facilities.
1. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address
prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? Correct AnswerRDA's
(Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes)
2. What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. Correct Answera. 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? Correct AnswerServing size
4. A healthful diet contains nutrient intake near what amount? Correct AnswerRecommended daily
allowance
5. What is an appropriate use of AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Dietary Range) when evaluating
the appropriateness of a snack food? Correct Answer50% 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? Correct AnswerThe 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? Correct AnswerTo 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? Correct AnswerHalf of the plate should be fruits and
vegetables.
9. What is the nutritional benefit of fruits and vegetables? Correct AnswerThey 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? Correct AnswerFruits 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? Correct AnswerBuying frozen
meals
12. Which statement is true about planning a balanced meal? Correct AnswerSkim 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? Correct AnswerHalf 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
½ large grapefruit
1c whole milk
How can his menu be improved to follow the dietary guidelines for Americans? Choose all that apply
Correct AnswerUse egg whites for the omelets Replace cheese with vegetables in the omelets
, Replace English muffin with whole wheat English muffin
Replace whole milk with fat free milk
(Adding juice will never be an answer because it is sugar water.)
15. What is true of recommendations concerning trans fat and added sugar intake? -
Trans fat and added sugar intake should be minimized. There is no DRI value.
16. What is recommended daily amount of protein intake? Correct Answer60g/ day.
17. Which list contains all examples of protein? Correct AnswerGarbanzo beans (Chickpeas), egg,
chicken breast, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, tofu
18. What is the best choice for a combination of plant-based foods to maximize healthy
diet in a vegetarian diet? Correct AnswerLegume+ whole
grain
19. There is a current initiative for more transparent labeling of sugars on nutrition fact
labels. In the coming years, which of these might be more obviously labeled sugars?
Choose all that apply. Anything ending in-ose, honey Correct AnswerAnything ending in-ose, honey
(Most things ending in ose are sugars like glucose, fructose, etc. Not -ase which are
enzymes)
20. Which carbohydrate will cause a quick return to hunger? Correct AnswerOne with a higher
glycemic index
(Measures how the body responds to a sugar, low index would mean it raises BG
slower.)
21. Which is the reason that seafood can be considered a healthful diet? Correct AnswerSome
seafood is high in healthy omega 3 oils
22. What are generally considered sources of healthy fat? Correct AnswerFish, nuts, olive oil
23. What is not a common source of high levels of sodium? Correct AnswerSpices and
herbs
(Manufactured breads, processed food and canned soup/broth tend to have lots of
sodium)
24. Which foods are relatively rich in iron? Choose all that apply Correct AnswerDark leafy greens,
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