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WGU STUDY GUIDE C787 LATEST 2024 AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges) - CARBS-45-65% FATS -20-35% PROTEINS- 10-35% (RANGE OF % OF CALORIES THAT YOU NEED FROM EACH MACRONUTRIENT DAILY) DRI (Dietary Reference Intakes) - set of nutrient intake values used to plan and evaluate diets PROTEIN- 60GMS/DAY 1/2 OF ALL GRAINS CONSUMED SHOULD BE WHOLE GRAINS Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - the average daily amount of a nutrient considered adequate to meet the known nutrient nee...

C787 Study Guide WGU Nutrition Exam Review 2023 a+ Macronutrients - Answer-carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins required in large amounts, provide energy Micronutrients - Answer-vitamins and minerals require smaller amounts, make possible the biochemical reactions that extract energy from macronutrients molecules Obesity - Answer->30% body fat Overweight - Answer->25% body fat Marasmus - Answer-A disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in which gro...

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WGU C787 NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE UNIT 2 2023 Notes 2023. Examples of good sources of protein: garbanzo beans, eggs, chicken, yogurt, cheese, ground beef, peanut butter, and tofu. » Vegetarian • Mature legume products & grain product • Whole grains are better than refined » MSG= amino acid derivative » A carb with a high glycemic index causes a quicker return to hunger » Omega 3 fatty acids = good for the heart » Healthy Sources of fat: fish , nuts, olive oil » Common sources of ...

WGU C787 NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE UNIT 2 2023. Identify the differences between macronutrients and micronutrients o Macro Nutrients: Nutrients that the body needs in large amounts: Carbs, Proteins, Fat o Micro Nutrients: vitamins and minerals that organisms require in very small amounts for good health and development. 2. Differentiate the S/S for the following diseases: obesity, marasmus, kwashiorkor, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, pellagra. o Obesity: o Marasmus: means to “waste awa...

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What are some factors that contribute to overweight and obesity (modifiable and non-modifiable)? - -Non modifiable are age, race, and gender. Modifiable are diet and physical activity. How much weight loss (percent of total body weight) has been shown to improve health risks associated with overweight and obesity? - -10% In terms of cancer prevention, what are the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables? - -3-5 servings of vegetables and 2-4 servings of fruit per day. Identify go...

Identify the types of dietary fats (including trans-fats) and recommendations regarding their consumption. - -SATURATED (limit/avoid) TRANS (worse) MONOSATURATED (good lowers LDL) POLYUNSATURATED (same as above) What is the DASH diet and what level of sodium has been shown to reduce high blood pressure? - - Dietary Approaches to Stop HypertensionCONSUME UP TO 2300 MG OF SODIUM A DAY How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? - -1/2 the plate What recommendations would you mak...