WGU C787 NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ RDA Answer: Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has
nutrients nearing this amount
⫸ DRI Answer: Dietary Reference Intakes
⫸ Serving Size Answer: Always found on a nutrition label
⫸ AMDR (macronutrients) Answer: Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals,
vitamins, and H2O
Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
⫸ Carbohydrates Answer: 45-65% of daily calories
⫸ Protein Answer: 10-35% of daily calories
⫸ Fat Answer: 20-35% of daily calories
⫸ Tolerable Upper Intake Level Answer: highest level of daily
consumption that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take
too much
, ⫸ How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)? Answer:
Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities
⫸ How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? Answer: 1/2
the plate
⫸ What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? Answer:
Decreased risk of cancer
⫸ What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? Answer: B12
⫸ How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? Answer:
9
⫸ True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as
full fat? Answer: True
⫸ DRI for whole grains Answer: 1/2 of all grain consumed should be
whole grains
⫸ DRI for trans fat and sugar? Answer: none
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ RDA Answer: Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has
nutrients nearing this amount
⫸ DRI Answer: Dietary Reference Intakes
⫸ Serving Size Answer: Always found on a nutrition label
⫸ AMDR (macronutrients) Answer: Carbs, fats, proteins, minerals,
vitamins, and H2O
Acceptable Macronutrient Daily Range
⫸ Carbohydrates Answer: 45-65% of daily calories
⫸ Protein Answer: 10-35% of daily calories
⫸ Fat Answer: 20-35% of daily calories
⫸ Tolerable Upper Intake Level Answer: highest level of daily
consumption that data shows cause no harm, ensures people don't take
too much
, ⫸ How is the estimated average requirement used (EAR)? Answer:
Guides recommendations and menu planning for communities
⫸ How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and Vegetables? Answer: 1/2
the plate
⫸ What is the biggest nutritional benefit of fruits and veg? Answer:
Decreased risk of cancer
⫸ What vitamin can not be found in fruits and veg? Answer: B12
⫸ How many servings of fruits and veg should you eat a day? Answer:
9
⫸ True/false does skim milk have the same amount of Ca and Protein as
full fat? Answer: True
⫸ DRI for whole grains Answer: 1/2 of all grain consumed should be
whole grains
⫸ DRI for trans fat and sugar? Answer: none
