C787 WGU NUTRITION EXAM Exam Preparation Complete Study Guide with Solution 2025/ 2026 C787 WGU NUTRITION EXAM .pdf
C787 WGU NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWER |ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS|A GRADED | GUARANTEED
PASS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - ANSWER- 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) - ANSWER- 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 meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and elderly family members.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) — ANSWER recommended range of carbohydrate,
fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of total energy
AMDR Range for Carbs - ANSWER45-65%
AMDR range for protein - ANSWER10-35%
AMDR range for fats - ANSWER20-35%
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - ANSWER- The highest level of daily consumption of a nutrient that
current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans.
- Ensures people do not take harmful amounts
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- Used a lot in supplements
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - ANSWER- the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to
meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group
- Used to guide recommendations & menu planning for COMMUNITIES, in combination with upper
intake levels
Nutrition - ANSWERThe science of how foods affect the human body to promote health and prevent
disease
6 classes of nutrients - ANSWER1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
4 things that a healthy full diet contains - ANSWER1. Adequate energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
4. Adequate hydration
Choose My Plate - ANSWERUSDA food grouping system that guides nutrition and health
Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies - ANSWER- Provide phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some
types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
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C787 WGU NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWER |ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS|A GRADED | GUARANTEED
PASS | LATEST UPDATE 2024
DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) - ANSWER- 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) - ANSWER- 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 meals sufficient for infants, children, adults and elderly family members.
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) — ANSWER recommended range of carbohydrate,
fat, and protein intake expressed as a percentage of total energy
AMDR Range for Carbs - ANSWER45-65%
AMDR range for protein - ANSWER10-35%
AMDR range for fats - ANSWER20-35%
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - ANSWER- The highest level of daily consumption of a nutrient that
current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans.
- Ensures people do not take harmful amounts
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, C787 WGU NUTRITION EXAM Exam Preparation Complete Study Guide with Solution 2025/ 2026 C787 WGU NUTRITION EXAM .pdf
- Used a lot in supplements
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - ANSWER- the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to
meet the requirement of half the healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender group
- Used to guide recommendations & menu planning for COMMUNITIES, in combination with upper
intake levels
Nutrition - ANSWERThe science of how foods affect the human body to promote health and prevent
disease
6 classes of nutrients - ANSWER1. Water
2. Vitamins
3. Minerals
4. protein
5. fats - lipids
6. carbohydrates
4 things that a healthy full diet contains - ANSWER1. Adequate energy intake
2. Variety
3. Fiber
4. Adequate hydration
Choose My Plate - ANSWERUSDA food grouping system that guides nutrition and health
Nutritional Benefit of fruits & veggies - ANSWER- Provide phytonutrients that reduce the risk of some
types of cancer.
- High Fiber
- High vitamins/minerals
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