WGU C787 (WGUC787)

WGU C787 Nutrition Review Questions and answers, Graded A+. VERIFIED. When nutrition advocates became concerned that recommendations did not do enough to address prevention of chronic diet related diseases, what policy change were made? - -RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowances) expanded into several DRI (Daily Reference Intakes) What is true of dietary reference intake? choose two. - -Food labeling must include information about them. They differ depending on age and gender What ...

WGU C787 STUDY GUIDE, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. DEFINE MACRONUTRIENTS - -NUTRIENTS REQUIRED IN LARGER AMOUNTS EX. CARBS, FATS, PROTEINS DEFINE MICRONUTRIENTS - -NUTRIENTS REQUIRED IN SMALLER AMOUNTS EX. VITAMINS, MINERALS EXPLAIN AND GIVE S/S OF KWASHIORKOR - -CONSUMES ADEQUATE ENERGY BUT NOT ENOUGH PROTEIN, OFTEN DUE TO FAMINE OR DROUGHT S/S POTBELLY, UNPIGMENTED, EDEMA IN LEGS EXPLAIN AND GIVE S/S OF MARASMUS - -DOES NOT CONSUME ENOUGH ENERGY OR PROT...

WGU STUDY GUIDE C787, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. 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 c...

C787 WGU Nutrition, Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED. DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - -- A set of nutritional reference values for the United States and Canada that applies to healthy people. - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues. - Differs depending on age and gender. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - -- the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of nearly all people in a certain group. Aim for this amount! - Use this for planning family mea...

WGU C787 Study Guide Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. 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? ...

WGU C787 unit 4, Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED. Rated A+ What recommendations would you give adults who would like to increase their physical activity level? - -Moderate intensity aerobic activity for 150 minutes each week and muscle strengthening activities 2 or more days a week -or-Vigorous intensity aerobic activity 75 minutes each week and muscle strengthening activities 2 or more days a week -or-A combination of both What recommendations would you give a child who would l...

WGU C787 Nutrition, Questions and answers. (Accurate) Graded A+ Name of group that studies food security in developing countries - -Economic Research Service what does amdr stand for - -acceptable macronutrient dietary range AMDR Recommendations, fat? - -20-35% of daily calories should come from fat AMDR Recommendations, protein? - -10-35% of daily calories should come from protein DRI FOR PROTEIN - -0.8G/KG (APPROX 60G/DAY) LDL levels should be below ______ - -120 mg/dl Choleste...

WGU C787 - Unit 7, Questions and answers, (ACCURATE) Rated A+ Explain how you would help a patient decide whether they should or should not take a dietary supplement. - -* look at current medications and drug interactions * encourage not to self-dx * consult provider before taking * take lifestyle/diet, consumption Why is it important to notify a physician or registered dietician that supplements are being used? - Tell your healthcare providers (including doctors, pharmacists, an...

C787 WGU unit 3 Exam Review Questions and answers, VERIFIED. what are the primary diseases associated with poor diet and lifestyle? - -Heart disease Malignant neoplasms Chronic lower respiratory disease Alzheimer disease Diabetes mellitus Influenza and pneumonia Nephritis Obesity Cancer How much of the total healthcare expenditures is spent on preventative approaches to preventable disease? - -3% Define and provide examples of prevention strategies: Primary, Secondary, ...

C787 WGU Nutrition to Support Wellness, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED DRIs - -- Dietary Reference Intakes - Set of nutritional reference values for the US and Canada that applies to healthy people - Addresses prevention of chronic diet related issues - Food labeling must include information about them - Differs depending on age and gender Nutrition labels always include - -serving size RDA - -- Recommended Dietary Allowance - Healthful diet contains nutrient intak...